Virginia CURE focuses on criminal justice issues that affect the lives of prisoners, crime victims, the affected families, and the community.
Volunteers are the backbone of CURE and carry out all of the organizational functions. Tireless dedication by volunteers across Virginia has enabled Virginia CURE to gain support for legislation and policies that advance the rights of prisoners and their families, and improve prison conditions. These efforts uphold public safety, strengthen family bonds, preserve victim’s rights, and seek better ways to achieve public safety.
New Orleans man’s exoneration aided by DNA after 12 years in prison, his lawyers say
Kendall Gordon will spend holidays with his family after being wrongfully convicted of murder.
Prosecutors Illegally Hid Evidence in Rodney Reed's Case for 23 Years
"Rodney Reed’s conviction and death sentence must be overturned.”
I was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. We need to do more to help exonerees.
I lost 17 years of my life, but I’ve lost more than just days. I lost an innocent man who was my husband. My life is dedicated to helping others.
After 15 Years In Prison, A Man Wrongly Convicted In The Death Of 5 Children Is Free
Murder charges against Juwan Deering for the fire-related deaths in 2000 in suburban Detroit were dropped Thursday, the climax of an investigation that found misconduct by police and prosecutors.
A Deaf Man Who Couldn't Hear Police Commands Was Tased And Spent Four Months In Jail
Brady Mistic says in a federal lawsuit that police violated his civil rights by using unnecessary force during his arrest. Deaf in both ears, Mistic can't read lips and communicates by sign language.
Why Latinx People Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Wrongful Conviction
In the summer of 2004, Clemente Aguirre enjoyed a day off work from the restaurant where he washed dishes and prepped food in Florida. He spent the afternoon and evening of June 16 drinking with friends and relaxing. He didn’t know that would be the last relaxing day he would have for many years t...
'It's like everything lifted': Nashville man exonerated of murder charges 21 years later
After a long fight, Paul Shane Garrett has been exonerated in a murder case from over 20 years ago.
3 Former Cops Charged In Wrongful Conviction That Sent A Man To Prison For 25 Years
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a leader of the progressive prosecutor movement, has made reviewing wrongful convictions a key part of his ...
Man wrongfully convicted of Barbara Jean Horn's 1988 murder in Northeast Philly does 'Dateline NBC' interview
Walter Ogrod spent 28 years in prison – including 23 years on death row – before being released and exonerated in June 2020
Eric Riddick, imprisoned for murder he says he didn’t commit, released after nearly 3 decades
“They say it takes a village to raise a child. I guess it takes a village to raise justice, too,” Riddick said.
After Over 1,000 Ex*****ons, Virginia Will Abolish Death Penalty
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to end the death penalty in February.
1 of the ‘Central Park 5′: I’m living proof that police transparency can be a life-changing matter | Opinion
Making police records public could prevent many miscarriages of justice
Ben Spencer free after 34 years of declaring innocence in fatal robbery. Dallas prosecutors could try him again
This story is being continuously updated. It’s been 34 years since Ben Spencer went home to his wife Debra. Back then, she didn’t own the three-bedroom...
8 Facts About Incarcerated and Wrongfully Convicted Women You Should Know
Since 1989, 241 wrongfully convicted women have been exonerated. Women face unique challenges when it comes to incarceration and wrongful conviction.
Stop Pre-crime detention now! Did you know you can be held indefinitely for crimes you have not committed? This needs to stop. No one should be jailed for future crimes. Let Senator Morrissey and Delegate Hope, and your representatives know you support SB 1244. Stop Virginia Shadow prisons.
https://youtu.be/M4Wx4DjTOuA
Featuring Senator Joe Morrissey, Delegate Patrick Hope, and Delegate Don Scott Moderator Gin Carter of the Humanization Project. Just Future Project question...
Of MarQui's 33 year sentence, 23 of those years are mandatory minimums that the judge couldn't suspend. Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam has made it clear that he does not agree with mandatory minimum sentences, so now is the perfect time to show him that we support MarQui's petition to have his prison sentence reduced via executive clemency. Please help by supporting our campaign at https://www.change.org/SecondChanceForMarqui. Also, visit our website at www.wesupportmarqui.com and follow us on Instagram @we_support_marqui.
#wesupportmarqui
Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth
Virginia Prison Justice Network
Virginia CURE
Prison Policy Initiative
The Redemptive Life Foundation
Vigil for Freedom and Racial Justice
Decarcerate Now NC is a mini-documentary of the 58-day Vigil for Freedom and Racial Justice that is continuing at the NC Executive Mansion until sunset on January 1, 2021. Get involved at: www.DecarcerateNowNC.com
If signed by Gov. Ralph Northam (D), the bill will allow judges to set sentences for people who have jury trials.
Please let us know if your loved one is at Deerfield. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wavy.com/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-death-toll-at-deerfield-correctional-center-rises/amp/
Another inmate at the the Deerfield Correctional Center has passed away due to COVID-19. This brings the death toll at the facility to 9 which is over double any of the other state correctional fac…
States spend $2.8 billion incarcerating people for noncriminal probation violations
Virginia Early Voting!
The early voting period runs from Friday, September 18, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on the city you live. No Excuse In Person Voting.
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/
Some Virginia inmates could see their sentences cut nearly in half under legislation aimed at rewarding good behavior and participation in prison rehabilitation programs. Bills advanced by Democrats in the House and Senate would dramatically expand the state’s existing earned sentence credit progr...
Just in: The Innocence Project's client Robert DuBoise, is expected to be released today after 37 years in prison for a 1983 murder in Tampa. DNA testing now proves he did not commit the crime. Watch the hearing live.
WRONGFUL CONVICTION HEARING: A hearing is underway for the release of Robert Duboise, a Tampa man serving a life sentence for murder and r**e. Duboise was cleared of the crime due to recently discovered DNA evidence. STORY: bit.ly/3hKZAtS
This is the most recent information on VADOC Covid-19 plan and actions being taken. Please let us know if your loved one is incarcerated and is having any issues.
https://vadoc.virginia.gov/news-press-releases/2020/covid-19-updates/
The VADOC provides daily information updates on current active COVID-19 cases which include offenders in VADOC facilities and VADOC staff members. Additional updates can be found on this page or by calling our information line.
VIRGINIA EARLY VOTING
Sep 18, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
In-Person Absentee Voting:
You can vote early at your local registrar’s office beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the Saturday before Election Day.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL VOTER REGISTRAR FOR INFO!
https://www.innocenceproject.org/pervis-payne-wrongful-conviction-what-to-know-innocent-tennessee/
Pervis Payne has spent 32 years on death row in Tennessee and has always maintained his innocence. Newly discovered DNA testing could prove his innocence.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration, and now a legal holiday in VIRGINIA, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the people enslaved in Texas were now free.
Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.
The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order.
However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
https://thecrimereport.org/2020/06/16/alarming-rise-in-solitary-confinement-during-covid-19/
A coalition called Unlock the Box says the number of prisoners in lockdown during the pandemic has jumped to 300,000 from 60,000.
https://apple.news/AQmayaYpbSzm3rAeYdIG1yg
As today, according to the New York Times, there are 2,439 cases of Covid-19 connected to a prison in Marion, Ohio. Another facility, Pickaway Correctional Institution, is center of a cluster of 1,791 cases. Overall, there are over 1,600 clusters of 50 or more cases of coronavirus across the US. A c...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Attorney General Mark Herring wants more power to investigate ‘use of force’ incidents in Virginia. Citing the example of the officer accused of killing George Floyd in Minne…
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP Executive Committee and Membership:
We wanted to make you aware of a press conference that will take place tomorrow, May 31, 2020, related to the concerns arising from the recent murder of Mr. George Floyd and other senseless murders of African Americans within this country. This press conference is being held by RVA Call to Action - Justice for All Committee. Please see below for information about location and time. For those that would like to attend, please make sure you bring a mask and practice social distancing.
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PRESS RELEASE
There will be a Press Conference and a Call to Action Event to address concerns arising from the recent murder of
Mr. George Floyd and the other senseless murders of African Americans by
"law enforcement " in this country.
As we examine the list of the many victims of Injustice, our Question is:
When will this STOP?
Our answer is:
IT MUST STOP NOW !
The community needs to know what can be done NOW, to ensure that Virginia takes a proactive look at systemic racism and how it impacts "Policing".
Issues and Solutions will be presented by area elected officials , law enforcement officers, community activists and the faith community.
The Event is : A Call to Action: " Justice for All"
Sunday May 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm Location: The Richmond Reconciliation Statue - at the corner of 15 th
St.and East Main St.
Richmond , Virginia 23219
Featured Speakers
include:
Del. Delores McQuinn
(Virginia House of Delegates- 70 th District)
Mayor Levar Stoney
City of Richmond
Mr. James Minor
Community Activist
Mr. Jason Kamras,
Superintendent , City of Richmond Public Schools
Rev. Dr. Robert A. Winfree
New Deliverance Tabernacle
Chief William Smith
Richmond Police Dept.
Hon. Shannon Taylor
Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney
Rev. Emanuel Harris, Pres. Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vicinities
Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson
Henrico County Board of Supervisors
Others who will be present and standing in support of
"Justice for All" include:
Dr. Cynthia Newbille
Sheriff Antoinette Irving
Mr.Charles Willis
Hon.Birdie Jamison
Hon. Cheryl Burke
***All persons who
plan to attend are
asked to wear facial masks and to practice social distance in accordance with CDC Guidelines due to COVID-19.
****We are encouraging people to watch the event on Facebook Live:
City of Richmond or
Richmond Police Department
We can add any Media pages that plan to Stream the Event Live.
This Event is sponsored by the RVA Call to Action- Justice for All Committee.
Del. Delores McQuinn
William Smith
James Minor
Charles Willis
Birdie Jamison
Robert Winfree
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Thank you,
Garrett Sawyer, Branch Secretary
Richmond Virginia Branch NAACP
Unit #7112
https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/27/covid-19-prisoner-releases-too-few-too-slow
Governments are releasing from jails and prisons far too few people whose continued detention in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic is not justified.
This is the worst case scenario! Prayers to the people incarcerated and to their families. #inmatesarepeople
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/20/838943211/73-of-inmates-at-an-ohio-prison-test-positive-for-coronavirus?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2EoSHi3-nBibjg6VQRGU1lkqLPSKqYFwtLSJlq8UCIUolsB9n5cvy9fEI
No other state has reported as many cases of COVID-19 behind bars as Ohio, in large part because no other state has tested as many inmates.
Governor Dr Ralph Northam has always been an advocate for Criminal Justice reform. We applaud him for taking action to protect those persons incarcerated, and keeping all Virginians safe during this pandemic. Today's inmates are tomorrow's neighbors.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/virginia-governor-speaks-after-announcing-plans-to-reduce-prison-population/2277124/
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday that the Department of Corrections would be releasing low-level offenders from local and regional jails as the coronavirus continues to spread. This step was taken to mitigate the spread among those in the state’s custody. There was already a 17% decrea...
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