Florida

FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Challenges to Passing Independent Prison Oversight in the States” on April 13

April 7, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org   FAMM to host virtual panel, “The Challenges to Passing Independent Prison Oversight in the States” on April 13   WASHINGTON – FAMM is…

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FAMM thanks Greg Newburn for more than a decade of service and vows to continue fight for reform in Florida

May 3, 2021

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM thanks Greg Newburn for more than a decade of service and vows to continue fight for reform in Florida TALLAHASSEE – FAMM president Kevin Ring released…

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FAMM releases statement following Justice Department investigation into Lowell Correctional Institution

December 22, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Justice Department investigation into Lowell Correctional Institution OCALA, FLORIDA — FAMM’s Florida directory of policy Greg Newburn put out the…

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FAMM opposes proposed new mandatory minimum in Florida, will review proposed “Anti-Riot” legislation

September 22, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM opposes proposed new mandatory minimum in Florida, will review proposed “Anti-Riot” legislation TALLAHASSEE – FAMM’s Florida state director Greg Newburn released the following statement in…

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FAMM, Florida Cares release results of criminal justice candidate questionnaire 

July 24, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, Florida Cares release results of criminal justice candidate questionnaire  Questions were sent to all Florida legislative candidates, though not all responded TALLAHASSEE – FAMM…

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FAMM thrilled to see Cynthia Powell released from prison

July 23, 2020

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM thrilled to see Cynthia Powell released from prison Encouraging similar second-look action from State Attorneys across Florida TALLAHASSEE – FAMM’s directory of Florida Policy Greg Newburn released the following…

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FAMM issues statement following death of a state prisoner at Lake Correctional Institution

June 22, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM issues statement following death of a state prisoner at Lake Correctional Institution ORLANDO – FAMM Director of Florida Policy Greg Newburn issued…

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FAMM, Florida Cares send criminal justice questionnaire to all Florida legislative candidates

June 1, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM, Florida Cares send criminal justice questionnaire to all Florida legislative candidates TALLAHASSEE – FAMM and Florida Cares are teaming up to ask…

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FAMM calls on FDC Sec. Mark Inch to use furlough power to prevent spread of COVID-19

May 6, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM calls on FDC Sec. Mark Inch to use furlough power to prevent spread of COVID-19 TALLAHASSEE – FAMM Florida Director Greg Newburn…

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Florida prisons are failing World Health Organization standards for COVID-19 testing

April 29, 2020

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org Florida prisons are failing World Health Organization standards for COVID-19 testing TALLAHASSEE – FAMM Florida Director Greg Newburn sent a letter today to…

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