Press Releases

FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director

Friday, January 20, 2023

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced that Celeste Trusty has been hired to serve as the Pennsylvania State Director and Maria Goellner has been promoted to the position of FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy. Trusty returns to a position she held before serving as Secretary … Read More

FAMM releases statement after U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to federal sentencing guidelines

Thursday, January 12, 2023

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to federal sentencing guidelines WASHINGTON – FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement after the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) met today to announce proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. The amendments would touch several areas in the guidelines, including … Read More

Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law

Thursday, December 22, 2022

For Media Inquiries:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today granted clemency to 30 individuals sentenced under the Drug-Free Zone sentencing reform law that was passed by the state legislature earlier this year. “We are grateful to Governor Lee for … Read More

John Wetzel, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, joins FAMM Board of Directors

Thursday, December 22, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org John Wetzel, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, joins FAMM Board of Directors WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced that John Wetzel, the former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, will join the organization’s board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome John to our board,” said Ring. “He is a nationally … Read More

FAMM releases statement on EQUAL Act not being included in the omnibus appropriations bill

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on EQUAL Act not being included in the omnibus appropriations bill WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after the Senate failed to include the EQUAL Act in the omnibus appropriations bill, killing this significant opportunity to right this historic wrong: This is shameful. Congress heard … Read More

FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice

Friday, December 16, 2022

Contact: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on new prosecutorial charging guidance memos from the Department of Justice WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement in response to Attorney General Garland’s issuance of two memos, which provide guidance to federal prosecutors when charging criminal cases: “This is good news,” Ring said. “Any move to limit … Read More

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on sexual abuse of women in federal prisons WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring submitted testimony to the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, for the hearing on “Sexual Abuse of Female Inmates in Federal Prisons”. “Many survivors of sexual abuse at Dublin and … Read More

FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia

Thursday, December 8, 2022

For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement following verdict in trial of Ray J. Garcia WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after a jury rendered a verdict in the case of Ray J. Garcia, the former warden of Dublin Federal Correctional Institution: “We are happy to see another perpetrator of the … Read More

Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Contact:John Norton, 202-999-4268jnorton@famm.org Maria Goellner appointed to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Maria Goellner has been named to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety, which covers sentencing and prison policies. Shapiro, in preparation for taking office in January, has built a transition team … Read More

FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees

Thursday, November 3, 2022

For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM responds to DOJ working group report on sexual abuse committed by federal prison employees Washington, D.C. – A Department of Justice (DOJ) working group has released a report with recommendations on how to address sexual abuse committed by Bureau of Prison (BOP) correctional officers and staff. One of the … Read More