Petition to Obama to pardon prisoner sentenced to life for marijuana possession
I just signed the petition "Grant Clemency to John Knock, life in prison for marijuana" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
My brother John Knock is a nonviolent first time marijuana offender given two life sentences plus 20 years in a conspiracy case where no marijuana was even found. He’s been behind bars since 1996 and is now 67-years-old. Without clemency from President Obama, that’s where he’ll die.
John was prosecuted for conspiracy in a reverse sting operation in the northern district of Florida. Florida is a state where John had never lived and never worked. He was the last defendant in the case. The witnesses in his case were all government agents and co-operating witnesses testifying for their plea agreement - their testimony was the only evidence against John.
In conspiracy cases defendants can be charged for actions they did not take part in or perhaps had not been aware of. But even if John had participated, life in prison does not fit a first time marijuana offense. John is no threat to society and deserves to live the rest of his life with his family. That’s why I’m asking President Obama to please grant him clemency this year.
My brother has made the best of his time in prison. He’s completed many courses and serves as a mentor helping inmates adjust to incarceration and counseling then on use of time and productivity. He also teaches and develops continuing education classes for inmates.
Please sign my petition asking President Obama to grant my brother John Knock clemency.
Our goal is to reach 25,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
https://www.change.org/p/grant-clemency-to-john-knock-life-in-prison-for-marijuana?recruiter=220025&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
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