[Ppnews] Support Jalil Muntaqim Parole Campaign

[Political Prisoner News]

REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM JALIL

http://www.freejalil.com/parole.html

Dear Friends and Supporters;

As you know I will be going to the parole board for the third time in 
early July, 2006 seeking release considerations after completion of 
34 years of imprisonment. I was denied release in July 2002 and 2004 
due to the nature of the crime and criminal history. These denials 
did not take into account the fact that I had an exemplary prison 
record due to the fact that the New York State parole guidelines have 
no provisions for release because of good behavior and performances 
of assignments. Parole release is based solely on the discretion of 
the parole commissioner's void of any specific criteria requiring my release.

In other words, despite over three decades of imprisonment and no 
egregious rule violations, the parole board has the discretion to 
deny my release on parole. What is particularly ominous is the fact 
Governor Pataki has instituted an unwritten mandate that those 
convicted of felony offense[s] must complete 85% of their sentence to 
be eligible for release. This mandate adheres to the federal "Truth 
in Sentencing" laws and a federal program that has provided NYS over 
$200 million to keep those convicted of violent felonies in prison 
for longer periods of time.

Due to the political nature of my conviction, NYS parole authorities 
are hard to persuade I am a suitable candidate for parole. 
Previously, the PBA has lobbied against my release by submitting a 
petition of 10,000 signatures opposing it. Therefore, it is incumbent 
for my friends and supporters to write letters highlighting my achievements.

Importantly, all letters written in support of my release should be 
sent no later then the second week of July, and a copy sent to my 
attorney: Ms. Cheryl L. Kates, Esq., Edge of Justice, 121 N. Fitzhugh 
St., Rochester, New York 14614.

Thank you for your support, Together we can win!



PAROLE CAMPAIGN

All letters written in support of my release should be sent no later 
than the second week of July, if possible, and a copy sent to my 
attorney: Ms. Cheryl L. Kates, Esq., Edge of Justice, 121 No. 
Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14614.

Thank you for your support; together we can win!

ADDENDUM:

Here is a list of officials who should be written to and urged to 
support my efforts to be released on parole. I am confident after 
your reading of the enclosed, you'll understand the difficulties of 
gaining parole, despite having done everything necessary to be 
granted parole. Here, I am confronted with the politics of parole, 
and only the power of the people will ensure we prevail and win my 
release. I am enclosing a SAMPLE LETTER to be sent to the elected 
officials. Please use this or expand on the issue according to you 
own understanding of the issue.

Furthermore, I ask that copies be made of this material and for this 
to be distributed across the country and on the internet. As many New 
Yorkers know, Governor Pataki has aspirations to run for the office 
of President in 2008. I am of the opinion it is important that 
progressive people know and understand how Governor Pataki has 
subverted NYS legislators in this and other matters. We can expect he 
would seek to do the same towards the Congress and House of 
Representatives if he were to win the White House.

We have to fight for the right to be free!

NYS Senator Thomas K. Duane
Legislative Office Building, Room 415
Albany, NY 12247

NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery
Legislative Office Building, Room 306
Albany, NY 12247

Assemblywoman Carmen E. Arroyo
Legislative Office Building, Room 734
Albany, NY 12248

Assemblyman Jerrion L. Aubrey
Chairman, Committee on Correction
Legislative Office Building, Room 526
Albany, NY 12248

Assemblywoman Barbara M. Clark
Legislative Office Building, Room 702
Albany, NY 12248

Assemblyman Roger L. Green
Legislative Office Building, Room 622
Albany, NY 12248

Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright
Legislative Office Building,Room 441
Albany, NY 12248

Note: If you are interested in reading the articles relating to 
parole published in the New York Law Journal, please send a stamped, 
self-addressed envelope and a $5 contribution to NYC Jericho, P.O. 
Box 774, Bronx, NY 10458, and we will mail a photocopy of the articles to you.


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