PETITION TITLE: Grant Clemency to Dennis Dinwiddie: 20 Years of Transformation & A Vision for Community Healing

To: The United States Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons

THE PETITION:

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the authorities grant immediate release or a sentence reduction to Dennis Dinwiddie, 07504033 who has served 20 years in the Federal Bureau of Prisons for a conspiracy related crime involving the distribution of Marijuana

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Dennis Dinwiddie entered the federal system two decades ago as a young man who, by his own admission, did not understand the gravity of his actions. Today, at 48 years old, he is a transformed leader, a devoted son, father to 3 beautiful successful young women, loving grandfather of 3 and a vital mentor who has spent 20 years in maximum-security facilities without a single major disciplinary infraction or act of violence.

A Record of Accountability

In his own words, Dennis has taken full responsibility for his past: "I chose my path in life... my being in court was 100% due to my decisions, no one else." He has spent his incarceration not just "doing time," but making amends. He graduated from the 18 month long, faith-based Life Connections Program and has dedicated himself to the "Anatomy of Peace," learning to see all people as human beings worthy of respect and protection. Here is a link where you can read Dennis letter to the Courts ( https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HH2QHncEL/ )

A Pillar of the Community—From Behind Bars

Dennis has not let prison walls stop him from being a positive force. He is a "Prison Companion" that helps the elderly and a mentor to young men, helping them to change their ways of thinking, steering them away from gangs, drugs and pushing them to become the men they are destined to be. To his family, he is a lifeline. He regularly speaks to the youth in his family, advising them on the importance of education, the dangers of peer pressure, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

A Critical Need at Home

Dennis’s elderly parents are currently sick and in need of proper care. Dennis is prepared to return home to serve as their primary caretaker and to launch a career in youth mentorship. He has already established connections with mentorship programs to help young adults avoid the path he took.

National Mentoring Resource Center

mentoring.org

Specialized Mentoring Networks

THE REQUEST:

Dennis Dinwiddie has paid his debt to society. He has evolved from a "manipulator" into a "leader." Keeping a man of his character and proven rehabilitation incarcerated serves no further punitive or rehabilitative purpose.

We ask that you recognize his 20 years of perfect conduct, his deep remorse, and his potential to heal his community. Please grant Dennis Dinwiddie the opportunity to come home, care for his parents, be the son father and grandfather he so looks forwarded to being and do his part in saving the next generation of youth.