News FeedAction on Michael’s Petition for Commutation
Michael had some interesting/exciting news yesterday. He learned that someone from the US Pardon Attorney’s office called administrators at Taft Camp with a request for his most recent progress report.
In late March, Michael submitted an updated petition for commutation of sentence to the US Pardon Attorney. His petition has been on file since 2003, but this is the first action he is aware of since filing it six years ago.
Now we know that someone in the US Pardon Attorney’s office is looking at Michael’s petition. As Michael’s wife, it’s hard not to feel hopeful at this development. I want him to come home. For more than 21 years, Michael has consistently produced extraordinary achievements from prison. He has earned his freedom in every way it is possible to measure such an accomplishment.
President Obama could find no better candidate who is deserving of a Presidential commutation. Michael lives as an extraordinary example of leadership and hope and accomplishment despite the adversity and obstacles erected by the prison system. Michael deserves to have his petition granted.
With this newest development, if you support Michael’s efforts to earn his freedom, please contact the US Pardon Attorney’s office by letter or by email and voice your support for Michael’s immediate release. Letters advocating a Presidential commutation for Michael should be directed to the President of the United States and mailed to the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
Letters must reference Michael’s full name (Michael G. Santos) and registration number (16377-004). The following example can be used as a guide for beginning a letter.
Date:
Ronald L. Rodgers, Pardon Attorney 1425 New York Avenue, NW Suite 11000 Washington, DC 20530Re: Inmate Michael G. Santos #16377-004
Petition for Commutation of Sentence
Dear President Obama:
(body of letter follows)
Phone: (202) 616-6070
E-mails to the Department of Justice, including the Attorney General, may be sent to AskDOJ@usdoj.gov
Thank you for your support!
