They actually did it and I am honestly just staring at the screen in complete disbelief because after everything we finally saw those sentences commuted. I need to take a long walk to process this but we need to stay sharp to make sure the implementation follows through exactly like …
July 23, 2019
Final supporters
Petition for an Executive Order by New York State
Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, to Commute the
Sentences of the 631 Men and Women who were left
Out of the “Raise the Age’ Bill
This post is to alert all of my Facebook friends that your support is needed. We are demanding that New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo use his Executive authority to commute the sentences of 631 men and women. These men and women were left out of the “Raise the Age” Law that was passed in the State of New York on 4/9/17 and made effective 10/1/18.
The “Raise the Age” Law ended decades of injustice as juveniles between the ages of 16 and 17 were previously automatically charged and sentenced as adults. New York and North Carolina were the last two states to raise the age of criminal responsibility. However, unlike many other states, New York did not make the “Raise the Age” Law retroactive. That means it does not apply to the 631 men and women who were charged and sentenced as adults prior to the passage of the law. This is unfair, unjust, and completely wrong. If nothing is done about this, the injustice continues for those men and women, so citizens must act.
As of 10/15/18 there were approximately 631 men and women incarcerated under the old law. All of them are serving lengthy prison sentences, including terms of 25 – life, 30 – life, and even 50 years – life. Many of them have already served in prison for years: 15; 20; 25; even 30 years. These men and women are adults now, but went to prison as juveniles. Dr. Laurence Steinberg, an internationally recognized leader in the study of adolescence, emphasizes that areas of the brain that impact criminal culpability (including impulsiveness, risk-aversion, and resistance to peer pressure) continue to develop well into our mid-20s. United States Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagen agrees. In Roper v. Simmons (543 U.S. 551 2005), Justice Kagen referred to “the mitigating qualities of youth.” Burgeoning scientific awareness regarding adolescent brain development demonstrates that youth have an under-developed sense of responsibility, and greater capacity for rehabilitation.
We must not forget the youth of yesterday. As voters we have the power to demand change to the criminal justice system. This is a start. We demand that Governor Cuomo commute the sentences of these 631 men and women.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 6, 2019
June 5, 2019
We are pushing hard to hit that one thousand mark because it would look so much better when I finally hand this off to the governors office. Honestly I cannot stop thinking about the people still sitting in those cells while everyone else moves on like nothing happened. Please send this out to anyone you think might actually care because we really need the momentum right now.
May 6, 2019
I have been reading through the messages from some of the families directly affected and the stories are honestly just crushing me because these people were kids when they were sentenced. I am still waiting for any kind of response from the office but the complete silence is just loud enough on its own.
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2019
264 Comments
these Young Men & Women Deserve a second chance. Adults do not get the sentences that young people get the first time they have gotten into trouble. So Many were at the scene & Did not actually harm, anyone yet they are being sentenced to such long sentences that they are giving hope. Please Stop Amending The Bills & Give Them A Chance.
Was 15 when I did my first sentence and it was for something beatable but police officers manipulated the God! So I believe a child shouldn't be in a room full of adults without a parent or lawyer present besides all the way uo until 25 your brain's are not fully developed....
I’ve been in the system as a youth and know this man personally. And I know from my experience that things we were subjected to as children we can change I’m living proof..
My son was only 17 when he was charged as an adult. He was never in any trouble prior to his charge and has serve good time ever since. Please bless my son Jalil Miles ID # 11B0319 with an early release. In Jesus name. He is a good young man and deserves clemency. Thank You
I, was sentenced to 5 years to life. Was forced to do 15 1/2 years out of that sentence. I, was released in December 23rd of 2005. And, I never looked back. Even though I will forever be a lifer; I don't allow that to stop me from being the son, father and husband I am today.
I know it's been so many years I havent seen you JUJU but I pray for you my brother and hope they free you one day...blessing and respect to you my brother...and STAY STRONG ✊
We are not free until ALL are FREE
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They actually did it and I am honestly just staring at the screen in complete disbelief because after everything we finally saw those sentences commuted. I need to take a long walk to process this but we need to stay sharp to make sure the implementation follows through exactly like …
July 23, 2019
Final supporters
Petition for an Executive Order by New York State
Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, to Commute the
Sentences of the 631 Men and Women who were left
Out of the “Raise the Age’ Bill
This post is to alert all of my Facebook friends that your support is needed. We are demanding that New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo use his Executive authority to commute the sentences of 631 men and women. These men and women were left out of the “Raise the Age” Law that was passed in the State of New York on 4/9/17 and made effective 10/1/18.
The “Raise the Age” Law ended decades of injustice as juveniles between the ages of 16 and 17 were previously automatically charged and sentenced as adults. New York and North Carolina were the last two states to raise the age of criminal responsibility. However, unlike many other states, New York did not make the “Raise the Age” Law retroactive. That means it does not apply to the 631 men and women who were charged and sentenced as adults prior to the passage of the law. This is unfair, unjust, and completely wrong. If nothing is done about this, the injustice continues for those men and women, so citizens must act.
As of 10/15/18 there were approximately 631 men and women incarcerated under the old law. All of them are serving lengthy prison sentences, including terms of 25 – life, 30 – life, and even 50 years – life. Many of them have already served in prison for years: 15; 20; 25; even 30 years. These men and women are adults now, but went to prison as juveniles. Dr. Laurence Steinberg, an internationally recognized leader in the study of adolescence, emphasizes that areas of the brain that impact criminal culpability (including impulsiveness, risk-aversion, and resistance to peer pressure) continue to develop well into our mid-20s. United States Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagen agrees. In Roper v. Simmons (543 U.S. 551 2005), Justice Kagen referred to “the mitigating qualities of youth.” Burgeoning scientific awareness regarding adolescent brain development demonstrates that youth have an under-developed sense of responsibility, and greater capacity for rehabilitation.
We must not forget the youth of yesterday. As voters we have the power to demand change to the criminal justice system. This is a start. We demand that Governor Cuomo commute the sentences of these 631 men and women.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 6, 2019
June 5, 2019
We are pushing hard to hit that one thousand mark because it would look so much better when I finally hand this off to the governors office. Honestly I cannot stop thinking about the people still sitting in those cells while everyone else moves on like nothing happened. Please send this out to anyone you think might actually care because we really need the momentum right now.
May 6, 2019
I have been reading through the messages from some of the families directly affected and the stories are honestly just crushing me because these people were kids when they were sentenced. I am still waiting for any kind of response from the office but the complete silence is just loud enough on its own.
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2019
264 Comments
There are a lot of new laws that are pertaining to people effected in the year that the law was made, we must not forget about harsh sentences that was given to minors a decade or decades ago they deserve to be included in the new laws as well And not forgotten about.
these Young Men & Women Deserve a second chance. Adults do not get the sentences that young people get the first time they have gotten into trouble. So Many were at the scene & Did not actually harm, anyone yet they are being sentenced to such long sentences that they are giving hope. Please Stop Amending The Bills & Give Them A Chance.
Was 15 when I did my first sentence and it was for something beatable but police officers manipulated the God! So I believe a child shouldn't be in a room full of adults without a parent or lawyer present besides all the way uo until 25 your brain's are not fully developed....
I’ve been in the system as a youth and know this man personally. And I know from my experience that things we were subjected to as children we can change I’m living proof..
My son was only 17 when he was charged as an adult. He was never in any trouble prior to his charge and has serve good time ever since. Please bless my son Jalil Miles ID # 11B0319 with an early release. In Jesus name. He is a good young man and deserves clemency. Thank You
I, was sentenced to 5 years to life. Was forced to do 15 1/2 years out of that sentence. I, was released in December 23rd of 2005. And, I never looked back. Even though I will forever be a lifer; I don't allow that to stop me from being the son, father and husband I am today.
I know it's been so many years I havent seen you JUJU but I pray for you my brother and hope they free you one day...blessing and respect to you my brother...and STAY STRONG ✊
We are not free until ALL are FREE
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There are a lot of new laws that are pertaining to people effected in the year that the law was made, we must not forget about harsh sentences that was given to minors a decade or decades ago they deserve to be included in the new laws as well And not forgotten about.