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FAMM to Premiere New Documentary, “District of Second Chances,” Dec. 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

November 27, 2023

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Nov. 27, 2023 FAMM to Premiere New Documentary, “District of Second Chances,” Dec. 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON  – FAMM, a leading criminal justice reform organization, is thrilled to announce the premiere of its latest documentary film, “District of Second Chances,” at the National Press Club…

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FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing

June 27, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing  WASHINGTON – FAMM’s Vice President of Policy Molly Gill testified in opposition to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sentencing legislation being considered today during a DC Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing. FAMM believes several…

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FAMM releases statement after President Biden promises to sign bill blocking update to DC’s criminal code

March 2, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after President Biden promises to sign bill blocking update to DC’s criminal code WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following President Biden’s statement that he would not veto legislation overturning DC’s criminal code update: “We’re deeply disappointed by President Biden’s statement,” Ring said.…

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FAMM urges the full DC Council to vote on Revised Criminal Code Act

October 26, 2022

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges the full DC Council to vote on Revised Criminal Code Act WASHINGTON – The DC Council Committee of Judiciary and Public Safety voted in favor of the Revised Criminal Code Act, the first major revision of all of the city’s sentencing laws in well over a century. FAMM President Kevin Ring testified in favor…

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