Today the founder of the CAN-DO Foundation, Amy Povah, joins Felony Friday to share her remarkable story. The CAN-DO Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation that advocates clemency for all non-violent drug offenders. When Amy was 28 years old, she was convicted on a conspiracy charge and received a 24 year sentence. She received such a harsh sentence due to the fact that she refused to cooperate with federal officials who were attempting to infiltrate her then husband's massive ecstasy distribution ring. Amy never stopped fighting for her freedom after imprisonment. She attracted the attention of several media outlets and started a massive letter writing campaign, which led seventeen members of the House and Senate to write letters in support of Amy’s clemency. Justice prevailed when President Clinton granted Amy’s clemency on July 7th, 2000 and she was set free.
After Amy was granted her freedom she immediately started fighting injustice in the criminal justice system. Amy founded the CAN-DO Foundation and advocated for clemency for many of the women that she served time with. The organization has expanded since then and played a significant role in creating the wave of pardons granted by President Barack Obama in the final months of his term. Presidential pardon recipient and Felony Friday guest Israel Torres received assistance and support from the CAN-DO Foundation. In fact, it was the interview with Israel that got the attention of this outstanding organization and is the reason why we have today's incredible episode.
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ELL 51: FISA Section 702 Will Never Die, and Congress Doesn't Keep Harassment Records
326. "Reason and Liberty" with Shayne Wissler
FF 102 - Felon Convicted of Attempted Murder Petitions Gov Kasich for Pardon
ELL 50: Is Trump Creating The Real Libertarian Moment?
325. Dr. Ron Paul + Liberty Draft Results!
FF 101 - Arcane Rules Sent a Child Welfare Business Owner to Prison
ELL 49: Trump, Flynn, Mueller and Strzok, Plus Sexy Government Hush Money
324. The Liberty Draft: One Year Later!
Bonus Ep: What is Health Excellence Plus? (Sponsor)
FF 100 - Can 3 Ex-Cops Find Common Ground in Liberty?
ELL 48: Setting Fire to Net Neutrality's Straw Men
323. A Libertarian Solution for Public Services? We Do Better!
FF 099 - How Larry Levine Turned the Prison System Upside Down
ELL 47: Electric Libertyland Thanksgiving Extravaganza Especiale!
322. Can The Mises Caucus Reignite the Ron Paul Revolution in the Libertarian Party?
FF 098 - Is it a Crime - Louis C.K. and Roy Moore Edition
ELL 46: Preachy Predators, and Neocons May Get War With Iran
321. Can There Be Liberty in North Korea? Sokeel Park of LiNK
FF 097 - The Ethical Prison Consultant, Interview with Dan Wise aka RDAP Dan
ELL 45: Millenials Love Communism with Comedian Ryan Stout
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