We <3 you Ghani, and hope to celebrate your freedom this September! There are so many behind bars who deserve a second chance at parole and commutation. Even after decades of incarceration, people are dreaming of contributing back to society and helping make things right. Support House Bill 135 in the Judiciary Committee so we can see more folks like Ghani get a second chance at parole!
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Below are pictures from Ghani’s Community Resentencing which happened on Sunday July 23 in Philadelphia organized by Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration (CADBI) and pictures of us the next day, Monday July 24th outside the JV court house during Ghani’s actual appeal hearing.
outside JV court night before hearing reading the community’s ideas for resentencing ghani
Russell Shoats III and Theresa Shoats
The Community guidelines for resentencing
On way to JV courthouse
Flyer we handed out about ghani
Sharon Shoatz and Russell Shoatz
Hanging outside Juvinile Court during Ghani’s hearing
Pittsburgh crew
Outside JV Courthouse
Old comrades pose for a pic – Andy, etta and Theresa.
Philly clouds!
On way to JV courthouse
Wispy on the mic and Theresa in the back
Inside the community resentencing
Outside JV Courthouse
Mama Patricia Vickers talking about Hope is as Weapon!
Outside JV Courthouse
etta and yvonne