I am asking you to please sign this petition for Markus Boyd with the intentions of assisting him in receiving clemency for a first time Drug Offense as well as other unsubstantiated charges. He has spent over 17 years in the federal prison system with no possibility of being released due to the life sentence he received. Mr. Boyd is a well known and respected friend, father and brother in his community. Mr. Boyd has been a long standing member of the church prior to and during his incarceration. Prior to his incarceration Mr. Boyd was also a full time college student majoring in psychology. Since being incarcerated, he has taken numerous religious and psychology courses to further strengthen his character and faith. He has also taken numerous training courses that will further assist him in obtaining gainful employment if granted a second chance. He has been a mentor to numerous inmates, and has recently completed a pilot mentorship program named "Inside Out Of A Man". He was one of a small number of men out of 1800 chosen to be a mentor. This speaks strongly to Mr. Boyd's behavior while incarcerated as well as to his character. Mr. Boyd continues to prepare daily for reentry into society with hopes of reconnecting with his children as well as one day making a difference in troubled teenagers lives. He will utilize his life experiences as examples to steer at risk youth away from the perils of the streets. Mr. Boyd has a long list of loving friends and family that are readily available to assist him in making the transition back into society if he is indeed granted the second chance that he so desperately seeks.
Thank you for your time and consideration and may God bless you
Updates
December 11, 2016
We just hit 250 signatures for Markus and the momentum is building. Post the link to your Facebook page and email your representative this afternoon to keep the pressure on.
Reached 250 supporters
December 10, 2016
December 9, 2016
Reaching this new level of momentum proves that people recognize the injustice Markus has faced for nearly two decades. Take this link to Facebook right now and post it with a brief note about why he deserves a second chance. We need to keep this pressure on the clemency board until they finally pay attention.
December 8, 2016
We hit one hundred signatures today. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representatives to keep the pressure on for Markus.
Reached 100 supporters
December 7, 2016
133 Comments
I know that he will be a great asset to many once he is released. A very intelligent individual that will use all his gained knowledge and resources to better himself and the community.
I think 17 years is enough time served due to a non violent crime....Marcus is also an outstanding young man and very smart but just mad a bad decision at the time...A Second chance is in order...Marcus Boyd deserve a Second chance in life...let it be now....love you my friend❤ see you on the outside
I remember a respectful young man out of my community. If he has charges which are not substantial ; it very well coulf be a violation of the Eigth Ammendment being incarcerated deemed " cruel and inhumane. " without justification
I took classes with this man, very intelligent and worthy of a second chance. I work as an educator in the South Memphis area, we're blight and hopelessness spreads like a plague. We need people willing to work on the front line to change the mindsets of our youth in the community.
He definitely deserves a 2nd chance, 17 years is definitely long enough especially facing time w/o getting into any other trouble. May God grant you favor Mr. Markus "The Valedictorian"
I pray that God lay hands on the decision makers heart and over turn this GREAT BROTHER'S sentence. This brother Marcus has always been a very compassionate, family oriented, intelligent brother that humanity truely has misunderstood his purpose. We miss you brother.... We love you.... Stay strong... God Bless!
Its really sad how life is taken away from us for something as simple as a drug offense. I stand with the group that agrees that he deserves a chance. He's served 17 yrs.
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I am asking you to please sign this petition for Markus Boyd with the intentions of assisting him in receiving clemency for a first time Drug Offense as well as other unsubstantiated charges. He has spent over 17 years in the federal prison system with no possibility of being released due to the life sentence he received. Mr. Boyd is a well known and respected friend, father and brother in his community. Mr. Boyd has been a long standing member of the church prior to and during his incarceration. Prior to his incarceration Mr. Boyd was also a full time college student majoring in psychology. Since being incarcerated, he has taken numerous religious and psychology courses to further strengthen his character and faith. He has also taken numerous training courses that will further assist him in obtaining gainful employment if granted a second chance. He has been a mentor to numerous inmates, and has recently completed a pilot mentorship program named "Inside Out Of A Man". He was one of a small number of men out of 1800 chosen to be a mentor. This speaks strongly to Mr. Boyd's behavior while incarcerated as well as to his character. Mr. Boyd continues to prepare daily for reentry into society with hopes of reconnecting with his children as well as one day making a difference in troubled teenagers lives. He will utilize his life experiences as examples to steer at risk youth away from the perils of the streets. Mr. Boyd has a long list of loving friends and family that are readily available to assist him in making the transition back into society if he is indeed granted the second chance that he so desperately seeks.
Thank you for your time and consideration and may God bless you
Updates
December 11, 2016
We just hit 250 signatures for Markus and the momentum is building. Post the link to your Facebook page and email your representative this afternoon to keep the pressure on.
Reached 250 supporters
December 10, 2016
December 9, 2016
Reaching this new level of momentum proves that people recognize the injustice Markus has faced for nearly two decades. Take this link to Facebook right now and post it with a brief note about why he deserves a second chance. We need to keep this pressure on the clemency board until they finally pay attention.
December 8, 2016
We hit one hundred signatures today. Post this link on Facebook and tag your local representatives to keep the pressure on for Markus.
Reached 100 supporters
December 7, 2016
133 Comments
This petition has been a long time coming. Mark certainly deserves a 2nd chance at life. He is a very good man , changed for the better. His family needs to reunite with him and our son needs him bad out here. Life hadn't been the same since he left. Me and Dee love him more than he knows and pray for his return.~Angie
I know that he will be a great asset to many once he is released. A very intelligent individual that will use all his gained knowledge and resources to better himself and the community.
I think 17 years is enough time served due to a non violent crime....Marcus is also an outstanding young man and very smart but just mad a bad decision at the time...A Second chance is in order...Marcus Boyd deserve a Second chance in life...let it be now....love you my friend❤ see you on the outside
I remember a respectful young man out of my community. If he has charges which are not substantial ; it very well coulf be a violation of the Eigth Ammendment being incarcerated deemed " cruel and inhumane. " without justification
I took classes with this man, very intelligent and worthy of a second chance. I work as an educator in the South Memphis area, we're blight and hopelessness spreads like a plague. We need people willing to work on the front line to change the mindsets of our youth in the community.
He definitely deserves a 2nd chance, 17 years is definitely long enough especially facing time w/o getting into any other trouble. May God grant you favor Mr. Markus "The Valedictorian"
I pray that God lay hands on the decision makers heart and over turn this GREAT BROTHER'S sentence. This brother Marcus has always been a very compassionate, family oriented, intelligent brother that humanity truely has misunderstood his purpose. We miss you brother.... We love you.... Stay strong... God Bless!
Its really sad how life is taken away from us for something as simple as a drug offense. I stand with the group that agrees that he deserves a chance. He's served 17 yrs.
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This petition has been a long time coming. Mark certainly deserves a 2nd chance at life. He is a very good man , changed for the better. His family needs to reunite with him and our son needs him bad out here. Life hadn't been the same since he left. Me and Dee love him more than he knows and pray for his return.~Angie