Stephen is coming home. Bond has been granted. Thank you for staying loud for him.
March 4, 2020
Final supporters
Stephen B. Powell has the support of not only his family and friends, but his community leaders as well. All of the listed names believe in his innocence and believe he should be released on bond to show those of his opposition that he is an honest, well-functioning, and good-hearted member of society.
Stephen Powell is a young teen who, at the age of 17, was wrongfully accused of murder and attempted murder. Powell, who was just on the verge of starting adulthood, was taking steps to secure his future. Taking away his chance to do so would be robbing him of achieving his full potential and cheating this community of the contributions he could potentially make. Stephen Powell should be released on bond because not doing so will only add to the statistics of wrongfully accused persons in America.
The stigma associated with being wrongfully accused is an attribute that is “deeply discrediting” and can follow someone for the rest of their life (Clow& Leach, 2015). Statistics also show that “32 percent of all African American men born in 2001 will experience being imprisoned at some point in their life” (Wehrmann& McClain, 2018). These facts are both alarming and disheartening. As supporters of Mr. Powell and upstanding and just American citizens, it is our civic duty to help put an end to incarcerating innocent people.
References
Clow, K.A. & Leach, A.M. After Innocence: Perceptions of Individuals Who Have Been Wrongfully Convicted. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 20, 147 – 164.
Wehrmann, K.C. & McClain, A. (2018). Social Work Speaks. National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements: USA
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 25, 2020
February 10, 2020
The momentum behind Stephen is undeniable. People are starting to listen and the truth is gaining ground.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2020
156 Comments
I believe he is innocent and is being judged off his looks , he seems to be set up. Who would truly just confess on social media If that’s the case he would have just turned his self in. There is to much missing to this story. He should not be sentenced until further evidence is found.
I believe that Stephen should be given the chance to get bail, not only because of his innocence, but because he is a great guy who had a run in with the wrong crowd, it doesn’t mean he is guilty!
Stephen is an intelligent, good hearted soul. Given an opportunity he has the potential to exceed in life and contribute positive things to his family, friends and community.
I fully believe in my nephew, Stephen Powell's innocence! Awesome son, nephew, friend, everyone that knows him knows exactly how awesome this young man is, and would never do what he has been accused of doing!
I don't know this young man but in my heart and I pray am right. He seems to be a person that only guilty of the company he keeps. Why black man is being locked up and charge 10 times more than whites, don't mess up an innocent person's life, because of the complexion he bears. I have faith that the truth will come out and freedom will come. Amen
This young man needs guidance and have shown regret and hurt during his sentencing I feel that he deserves an appeal for a second chance to live a productive life
Set him free!!!!!
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Stephen is coming home. Bond has been granted. Thank you for staying loud for him.
March 4, 2020
Final supporters
Stephen B. Powell has the support of not only his family and friends, but his community leaders as well. All of the listed names believe in his innocence and believe he should be released on bond to show those of his opposition that he is an honest, well-functioning, and good-hearted member of society.
Stephen Powell is a young teen who, at the age of 17, was wrongfully accused of murder and attempted murder. Powell, who was just on the verge of starting adulthood, was taking steps to secure his future. Taking away his chance to do so would be robbing him of achieving his full potential and cheating this community of the contributions he could potentially make. Stephen Powell should be released on bond because not doing so will only add to the statistics of wrongfully accused persons in America.
The stigma associated with being wrongfully accused is an attribute that is “deeply discrediting” and can follow someone for the rest of their life (Clow& Leach, 2015). Statistics also show that “32 percent of all African American men born in 2001 will experience being imprisoned at some point in their life” (Wehrmann& McClain, 2018). These facts are both alarming and disheartening. As supporters of Mr. Powell and upstanding and just American citizens, it is our civic duty to help put an end to incarcerating innocent people.
References
Clow, K.A. & Leach, A.M. After Innocence: Perceptions of Individuals Who Have Been Wrongfully Convicted. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 20, 147 – 164.
Wehrmann, K.C. & McClain, A. (2018). Social Work Speaks. National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements: USA
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 25, 2020
February 10, 2020
The momentum behind Stephen is undeniable. People are starting to listen and the truth is gaining ground.
Reached 100 supporters
January 31, 2020
156 Comments
100% I am signing this. That man is the sweetest, most generous guy- he went above and beyond to help me out, but never once made a move on me. So it wasn’t just for his own image- it was because he cares for human life. That’s not a trait found in a killer.
I believe he is innocent and is being judged off his looks , he seems to be set up. Who would truly just confess on social media If that’s the case he would have just turned his self in. There is to much missing to this story. He should not be sentenced until further evidence is found.
I believe that Stephen should be given the chance to get bail, not only because of his innocence, but because he is a great guy who had a run in with the wrong crowd, it doesn’t mean he is guilty!
Stephen is an intelligent, good hearted soul. Given an opportunity he has the potential to exceed in life and contribute positive things to his family, friends and community.
I fully believe in my nephew, Stephen Powell's innocence! Awesome son, nephew, friend, everyone that knows him knows exactly how awesome this young man is, and would never do what he has been accused of doing!
I don't know this young man but in my heart and I pray am right. He seems to be a person that only guilty of the company he keeps. Why black man is being locked up and charge 10 times more than whites, don't mess up an innocent person's life, because of the complexion he bears. I have faith that the truth will come out and freedom will come. Amen
This young man needs guidance and have shown regret and hurt during his sentencing I feel that he deserves an appeal for a second chance to live a productive life
Set him free!!!!!
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100% I am signing this. That man is the sweetest, most generous guy- he went above and beyond to help me out, but never once made a move on me. So it wasn’t just for his own image- it was because he cares for human life. That’s not a trait found in a killer.