Thread by @jkentlavy, Tons of reasons to be angry about @GovLarryHogan's veto of the Juvenile [...]

Tons of reasons to be angry about @GovLarryHogan's veto of the Juvenile Restoration Act, and Eddie's point right here is one we can't overlook. Hogan says life sentences are justified for some kids because of the nature of their crimes. That relies on lots of bad assumptions... https://twitter.com/ebejr/status/1380507578862567425

https://twitter.com/ebejr/status/1380507578862567425

First, he assumes those kids won't be punished enough for their crimes if not given life-- WRONG. It is only in the US that we could possibly believe that 2 decades in prison is not harsh enough for a child. That's a max sentence for ADULTS in most developed countries.

Keep in mind, the JRA doesn't guarantee release for anyone. It just allows for REVIEW after 2 decades. Those who pose no risk to society will have a chance at freedom. Others remain behind bars.

2nd, Hogan assumes kids convicted of serious crimes can't change. WRONG. I have the privilege to work alongside people who tragically committed murder as teens, who live with deep remorse everyday, and are truly some of the most exceptional people I know. Here are just a few...

Chris Wilson https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisztinaholly/2017/04/06/chriswilson/?sh=14232ed66f23

How Chris Wilson Transformed Himself From Lifer To Successful Social Entrepreneur

After serving 16 years for murder, a judge set Chris Wilson free. Chris explains how he turned his life around to build three successful Baltimore businesses and create jobs for other returning...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisztinaholly/2017/04/06/chriswilson/?sh=14232ed66f23

Eric Alexander https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/10/jailed-teen-now-mentor/98690136/

Jailed as teen, now a mentor

Eric Alexander graduated from high school in prison. Now, he tries to give Nashville youth a reason to avoid making his mistakes.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2017/03/10/jailed-teen-now-mentor/98690136/

Jose Burgos
https://voiceofdetroit.net/2018/05/05/juv-lifer-jose-burgos-devoting-his-life-to-community-is-re-sentenced-parole-likely-soon/

Andrew Hundley of @paroleproject https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_03c590ae-72a9-11e9-8d2b-4b78d19fcd5b.html

The 'power of second chances': How this 37-year-old, once in prison, is now an LSU grad

Three years ago, Andrew Hundley was still in prison. And only a few years before that, he had little hope he would ever re-enter society.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_03c590ae-72a9-11e9-8d2b-4b78d19fcd5b.html

Sean Taylor https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/sean-taylor-lives-his-life-to-help-others-after-his-sentence-for-murder-was-commuted/73-8114602d-4652-44f7-ab90-f040ba1dbf15

Sean Taylor lives his life to help others after his sentence for murder was commuted

On Monday, Governor Polis commuted three sentences. Eight years ago, former Governor Bill Ritter granted clemency to Taylor.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/sean-taylor-lives-his-life-to-help-others-after-his-sentence-for-murder-was-commuted/73-8114602d-4652-44f7-ab90-f040ba1dbf15

Dolphy Jordan

Laura Berry https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraberry/laura-berry-life-prison-rape-baby-murder-sentence

I Had My Rapist’s Baby In Prison

Even though my son was conceived in the most traumatic possible way, his birth was my saving grace.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraberry/laura-berry-life-prison-rape-baby-murder-sentence

John Pace of @YSRPinPhilly https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/jlwop-parole-sentenced-prison/

John Pace and His Friends Expected to Die in Prison

Then the men, who’d been sentenced to life as juveniles, were freed.

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/jlwop-parole-sentenced-prison/

Kimberly Simmons https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/07/31/freed-juvenile-lifer-gets-second-chance-motherhood/850352002/

Freed juvenile lifer gets a second chance at motherhood

Kimberly Simmons spent 29 years in prison and missed raising her first child. Now that she is free, Simmons has given birth to a new baby.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/07/31/freed-juvenile-lifer-gets-second-chance-motherhood/850352002/

Christi Cheramie
http://www.laccr.org/news/christi-comes-home-after-25-years-in-prison/

A number of great Philadelphians, including Donnell Drinks, Saleem Hobrook, and Abd'allah Lateef https://theappeal.org/life-in-prison-pennsylvania-portraits/

Facing Life

Pennsylvania’s prisons have the second-highest number of people in the country serving life without the possibility of parole. Nine people who were released after being sentenced to die behind bars...

https://theappeal.org/life-in-prison-pennsylvania-portraits/

Angel Alejandro

Louis Gibson https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_1faeaa6a-47ce-11e7-b365-d31f55bc7276.html

A chance at parole for Louisiana lifers who have changed since their juvenile crimes

In 1993, Louis Gibson was arrested at age 17 for murder and sentenced to life without any chance of parole.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_1faeaa6a-47ce-11e7-b365-d31f55bc7276.html

Halim Flowers https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/04/09/future-40--meet-social-justice-activist-halim-flowers.html

Future 40: Meet Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Halim Flowers

Halim Flowers's metamorphosis has transformed him from a convicted felon to a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and best-selling author.

https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/04/09/future-40--meet-social-justice-activist-halim-flowers.html

My co-ED, Xavier McElrath-Bey

and my courageous and brilliant colleague, @ebejr who just spent months pouring his heart & soul out to the MD legislature in support of the JRA, and inspired this thread.

@GovLarryHogan, miss me w/ your cowardice, baseless arguments. Let's override this veto! #nochildisbornbad

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