Last Prisoner Project is happy to announce the release of constituent Sharu Bey, who was granted a compassionate release motion on Aug. 2, 2023 after serving almost 16 years for a cannabis offense.
Sharu was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, aiding and abetting, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the Western District of North Carolina. This offense occurred approximately 16 years ago, when he was 39-years-old. Mr. Bey was convicted by a jury and on January 8, 2010, was sentenced to 261 months in prison and eight years of supervised release. Sharu, now 55-years-old, had served over half of his sentence.
“Words really can't describe that type of time away from your family.” Sharu said. “And to also have two sisters take there lives while your incarcerated is more than one can bare. In all honesty...had it not been for God I truly don't believe I would have made it.”
LPP has worked with Mr. Bey over the last year and a half and, upon his release, assisted by offering financial assistance to help support with housing, transportation, and other reentry needs. LPP will continue to offer support to Sharu on his reentry journey.
Sharu is currently working as a Certified Peer Support Specialist where he loves his job and being of service.
Speaking on the support he has received, Sharu said, “Let it be known that the support you give a man when he is going through it, means more than you could ever imagine. After so many years of feeling like you’re alone in this fight, it feels so good to have someone in your corner fighting with you. This makes a difference no matter if you win or lose.”
We would like to thank NACDL and Liz Budnitz for filing Sharu’s compassionate release motion and helping him through the legal process.
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