RELEASE CAMPAIGNS
A key focus for Last Prisoner Project is advocating on behalf of our constituents and highlighting some of the most egregious sentences for cannabis offenses. We focus on cases where we feel direct constituent advocacy can assist in our clemency efforts.
Michael Thompson
His name is Michael Thompson. In 1994 he sold weed to an undercover informant in Michigan. He has been in prison ever since. It has been 25 years. And he still has 35 years left to serve. Michael is 68 years old now. In other words, he was given a life sentence for selling weed.
His mother, his father and his only son died while he was in prison. And recreational marijuana has been legalized in Michigan. Now we’re going to fight to get Michael free.
Corvain Cooper
Corvain grew up in South Central Los Angeles. He loved fashion, and after high school he went to work at a clothing store. His passion led to him opening a small clothing business in his old Los Angeles neighborhood. In 2013, Corvain was arrested for his role in a marijuana distribution operation. Despite his minor role in the operation, due to his refusal to testify against others and a federal “three strikes law” for two other possession offenses, Corvain is now serving life in prison.
Corvain is a devoted father and son, but unfortunately has been unable to see his family since he was transferred from California to a federal prison in Louisiana. Although the prior charges that led to his life sentence have now been reduced to misdemeanors under California law, the Supreme Court has refused to reconsider Corvain’s sentence. As of now, his only hope is that President Trump will grant him clemency and commute his life sentence. You can sign Corvain’s petition asking President Trump to commute his sentence here.
Decarcerate Now!
With nationwide protests leading to increased arrests and detainment, particularly of people of color, now more than ever we need to DECARCERATE.
Our correctional facilities remain highly susceptible to a COVID-19 outbreak, and anyone in detention is inherently at risk. No one should face a death sentence for a cannabis offense, for exercising their right to peacefully assemble, or simply because they can't afford bail. Click here for ways you can reduce jails and prison populations amidst this crisis.
