It’s crazy to think that Election Day falls on the one-year anniversary of the day I was wrongfully sentenced to two to four years in prison. November 6, 2017 was one of the worst days of my life, which is why I want November 6, 2018 to be a step in the right direction for reforming the criminal justice system.
People always ask me what advice I’d give those trapped in the system, but honestly, it’s the people outside who need the advice because they have the power to vote and make change. We need to use our influence to put the right people in power—leaders who are focused on creating stronger prison rehabilitation programs and updating old probation policies. That’s why I’m encouraging everyone to vote this year, and to support lawmakers who are committed to changing the criminal justice system and improving our inner-city communities. I’m grateful for leaders like Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, who is determined to address those issues. We can’t keep letting the system swallow up our friends and families.
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