Press Releases

FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri

Thursday, May 11, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner released the following statement after both Missouri’s House and Senate voted to eliminate the state’s crack-powder sentencing disparity as part of an omnibus criminal justice bill. The bill … Read More

FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month HARRISBURG – April was Second Chance Month, which highlights the need to remove barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully reenter society. This year FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty marked the occasion by working with the Pennsylvania … Read More

FAMM Board announces departure of Kevin Ring as President

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM Board announces departure of Kevin Ring as President WASHINGTON – FAMM Board Chair Julie Stewart announced today that the organization’s president, Kevin Ring, will be leaving in June to become vice president of criminal justice advocacy at Arnold Ventures. Stewart said the FAMM Board immediately would begin a search for … Read More

FAMM applauds Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s appointment of members of the independent prison oversight commission

Saturday, April 29, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM applauds Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s appointment of members to the independent prison oversight commission PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently announced the members of her Prison Oversight Commission, which will deliver recommendations about how the independent body should run later this year. Governor Hobbs established the commission through an … Read More

FAMM releases statement after President Biden announces government-wide re-entry reforms, commutations

Friday, April 28, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after President Biden announces government-wide re-entry reforms, commutations WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after President Biden announced a comprehensive series of initiatives to improve re-entry for people leaving federal and state prison. The president also commuted the sentences of 31 people. “The … Read More

FAMM calls for investigation into death of Joshua McLemore

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM calls for investigation into death of Joshua McLemore INDIANAPOLIS – FAMM sent letters today to Attorney General Todd Rokita, Executive Director Indiana County Jail Services Division Chance Sweat and Jeff Groh, Jail Inspector – Southern Region calling for an investigation and audit of the Jackson County Jail. “Joshua McLemore’s death … Read More

FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill

Friday, April 21, 2023

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM reacts to Tennessee Lawmakers’ latest decision on sentencing bill NASHVILLE – FAMM’s Tennessee State Director Matthew Charles released the following statement after the Tennessee General Assembly failed to pass a new “three strikes” law. “The Tennessee General Assembly was wise to let an expansion of their three strikes law die during this … Read More

FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement following today’s US Sentencing Commission vote on sentencing guideline amendments. “Compassionate release exists so that courts can review sentences when extraordinary and compelling circumstances arise,” Ring said. “Today, the Commission rightly recognized that people … Read More

FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee vote Proposed bill would cost nearly $500 million to construct a new prison NASHVILLE – FAMM’s Tennessee State Director Matthew Charles released the following statement following a vote in the Tennessee House Criminal Justice Committee to approve a bill that will … Read More

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