It was Friday, the 18th of December. Having slept terrible the previous night, I woke a bit later than usual, went about my morning business, then grabbed my radio, headphones and a cup of coffee before exciting the cell. I put my coffee in the microwave as I went over to the television and turned on the news. Today was the day, I knew, as I ... [Continue Reading]
Huff Post Live Interview
On Monday President Obama announced that 46 nonviolent federal prisoners would be released as part of a measure to counteract policy that handed out harsh sentences for drug offenders. But what about the thousands of other prisoners still waiting? Check out Seth Ferranti's interview on Huff Post Live- Originally aired on July 14, ... [Continue Reading]
The Return of Clemency
A couple of years ago a media investigation revealed that the US Office of the Pardon Attorney was broken. The Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA) is housed within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and tasked with helping the president review applications for clemency. Clemency means an act of leniency or mercy and can take the form of a pardon, ... [Continue Reading]