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"I have had 24 1/2 years to reflect on my mistakes and poor choices. Each day I endeavor [to] show myself and my family that I am more than the worst thing I have ever done."
— Cedric B. Theus, serving a life sentence in Iowa
Dear John,
Twenty-seven men serving life without parole sent letters to Sue Hutchins, a criminal legal advocate with the Iowa Justice Action Network.
Sue knew these had the power to sway public opinion, and she needed the help of The Sentencing Project’s Racial Justice Fund. She compiled their letters into a book so she could quickly get their messages into the hands of state leaders to help catalyze reform and public dialogue. Concerned citizens like Sue can help change the system… and so can you .
Let me be clear. Extreme sentences like life without parole are not just a criminal legal matter. This is a matter of racial injustice that is destroying lives, families, and communities across our country.
You would be shocked to learn more than two-thirds of people serving a life sentence in U.S. prisons are people of color.
You can change this.
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John, when you give to The Sentencing Project, you multiply your impact by contributing to not only one organization, but a network of advocates supported by our Racial Justice Fund.
Without your support, projects like Sue’s might be delayed–or they might not happen at all. That’s why we have a goal to raise $50,000 before June 30.
All gifts made will be matched 1:1 up to $10,000 thanks to our partners at the Jacob & Valeria Langeloth Foundation.
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The sooner we reach our goal, the sooner we can share resources with our partners so they can promote racial justice in their communities. Please give today.
Onwards,
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Amy Fettig
Executive Director
P.S. To read Sue’s compilation of letters from people serving life sentences in Iowa, purchase your copy of Bleak Walls Bright Minds here [[link removed]] .
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