Media Kit - FAMM

Media Kit

Since forming in 1991, FAMM has developed a team of attorneys, advocates and researchers with extensive expertise in crafting and advancing state and federal legislative reforms; working with the U.S. Sentencing Commission; improving the executive clemency process; and navigating the complex traits of federal sentencing policy. We’ve also put together a large collection of deeply researched case profiles highlighting FAMM members who have been subjected to onerous prison sentences.

FAMM staffers are available to answer questions regarding the politics and policy of sentencing reform, and our research team is available to walk journalists through prisoners’ cases. To arrange an interview or request assistance with a story, please contact FAMM’s Director of Media Relations, Tripp Laino at tlaino@famm.org

Press Releases:

FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson

Thursday, March 23, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM to host virtual panel, The Future of Clemency in Pennsylvania, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Davis and Board of Pardons Secretary Watson HARRISBURG – FAMM is hosting a virtual panel via Zoom, The Future of Clemency, featuring Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis from noon to 1:00 pm ET on Friday, March … Read More

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FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org   FAMM welcomes Adam Bingman as new VP of Communications WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced the hiring of Adam Bingman as Vice President of Communications. “We are excited to have Adam take the helm of our talented communications team,” Ring said. “He is a proven … Read More

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FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills

Monday, March 20, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM’S Shaneva McReynolds to participate in press conference for two Illinois parole bills SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will join a press conference advocating for two parole bills that provide second chances for incarcerated individuals in Illinois state prisons – Earned Reentry and Elder Parole – at the Springfield Capitol Building on Tuesday, March 21 … Read More

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For Media:

We encourage journalists who have never covered sentencing before—and any veterans looking to brush up—to check out our Sentencing 101 page. If you’d like to write about someone who’s serving an unjust sentence, you can check out our profiles page. To see what FAMM is doing to change sentencing policy at the state and federal levels, you can find our projects here. To learn about current sentencing reform legislation in Congress, visit our federal page or click on the bills below:

Ready to become an expert in federal sentencing? Visit our briefing book on mandatory minimum sentences for congressional staff.