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

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

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

FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing

Friday, March 17, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’S Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Missouri House Judiciary Committee hearing on Monday in support of a bill that would eliminate the crack-powder sentencing disparity … Read More

FAMM supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill

Thursday, March 16, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports New Mexico’s medical and geriatric parole bill SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State House and Senate have both passed a bill that would fix their flawed system for granting medical and geriatric parole. If signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the clearer and more efficient system would … Read More

FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform

Monday, March 13, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare about compassionate release reform SALEM – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will appear before the Oregon Senate Committee on Healthcare today, testifying in favor of a bill that would improve Early Medical Release. “Oregon flunks compassionate release,” … Read More

FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles

Monday, March 13, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports New Mexico Second Chances bill for juveniles SANTA FE – New Mexico is on the verge of ending life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) as a sentencing option for people who committed their crimes as children. SB 64 passed the state Senate this week and will, if signed by Governor Michelle … Read More

FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM’s Shaneva McReynolds to testify before Illinois House Judiciary Committee SPRINGFIELD – FAMM’s Illinois State Consultant Dr. Shaneva McReynolds will testify before the Illinois House Judiciary Committee for its hearing on the Earned Reentry bill, which provides a pathway to be granted release by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for … Read More

FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to improve sentencing in Washington

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to improve sentencing in Washington OLYMPIA – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement after the Washington House of Representatives passed a bill that would change juvenile sentencing policy in the state. The bill ends the use of juvenile adjudications … Read More

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

Thursday, 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. … Read More