We are very happy to announce that LPP constituent Bryan Reid was released earlier this month after serving over 6 years of a 12-year sentence for cannabis.

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With his newfound freedom, Bryan, a father of four, is excited to get to spend time with his family. After his release, Bryan's family has been in awe of having him home. They were able to take the kids to a hotel and enjoy time swimming, playing, and staying attached to their father. One of Bryan's children reacted saying, "DAD, you are real!"

Bryan wants all those who have supported his family through the Last Prisoner Project to know how thankful he is.⁣

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“Thank you for everything you have done for me and my children since day one. It’s been a blessing to have met some great people who care and who have extended themselves to help through this. You all have helped put my children through therapy and gymnastics, helped with college expenses, and more. We couldn't be more appreciative.” — Bryan Reid⁣

Bryan received support through our legal and advocacy programs that included letters of support in his case filings, newsletter and pen pal communications, and family support grants for his children. He will now be part of LPP's reentry program where he will recieve funding to help him re-acclimate to his community.

While LPP's advocacy to pass resentencing reform in his home state of Virgina did not get passed in time to effectuate quicker relief for Bryan. We are still fighting in the VA statehouse to ensure SB 696, which just crossed over to the House for futher hearings, continues to progress so that others like Bryan can be released from their unjust cannabis sentences.

You can learn more by reading our full testimony on SB 696 here.