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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More 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
Read More For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Poll shows very strong support for changing Pennsylvania’s felony murder law HARRISBURG – An overwhelming 79% of Pennsylvanians support changing the state’s mandatory life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) sentence for people convicted of felony murder, according to a Susquehanna Polling & Research poll commissioned by FAMM. “FAMM has … Read More
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