new campaign= your emails and letters needed

NEW: HELP OPEN PAROLE with your support letters and emails to Parole Chairman TATE! Starting September first 2021,we will be posting stories and documents of prisoners asking for support letters to Parole Chairman Tate for their upcoming hearings and Tate's review. Their documents will be here to provide proof of statements made and we ask that readers consider helping by writing or emailing the chairman. Before I started this work , I wrote regularly for Amnesty International- they would send out stories of those needing support in struggles against foreign totalitarian regimes and it helped. Now we can do the same here for a for people entombed in a system that destroys them , their communities and families- ALL COMMISSION DECISIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN and he does overrule, so you letters can make a big difference. please help. Peg Swan, Founder, Forum for Understanding Prisons ( FFUP),a 501c3 non-profit,

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

waiting and asking for deportation


 ORDERED DEPORTED BUT STILL HERE.  

It is an incredible fact that we have many prisoners from other countries who were eligible for parole many years ago and we ordered deported back to their homeland upon release. Why are we holding them? Families are waiting for them in their own country. 

Sonniel R Gidarisingh 287108 WCI; PO Box 351, Waupun, WI 53963


Sonniel Gidarisingh

From 9 28 2021 letter

I have a life sentence, I request Executive Directive 31 relief for deportation only. I was given a life sentence for a  self defense act, I am requesting parole for deportation only. I have been incarcerated for over 24 years.  April 2022 will be 25 years I am in prison. Link coming:: 8031 petition of October 2020

PLease help alert the public. I was given a life sentence for defending myself against criminals who came in a private residence to rob me of drugs and money and they labeled me falsely as an opposing gang . The key prosecutor's witness testified that the two victims tried to rob me for drugs and money and they tried to attack me when I shot them.

See criminal complaint ,hearing Transcrips and  trial transcripts of Robert outlaw.(links Coming) He was the prosecutor's key witness. “The two victims were very boozy and James Moore. They came into a private residence to rob me for drugs and money I didn't have and they labeled me a GD which is an opposing gang enemy to them they were vice Lords. I am not into any gang. They tried to physically attack me and I shot him in self defense.  The judge acknowledged that of two victims was coming after me in a combative way when I shot him and he was considering giving the jury lesser included advanced offense instruction. This is included in trial transcripts. I did not send that.  

I also did the compass test this test is given to inmates and see if they will reoffend I score a low in all areas of reoffending. I did not add this in the 8031, but I sent all of this to Lieutenant farms Milwaukee DM, Mr Chisholm, Mr Josh Kahl.

 I had three inmates jumped me because of my case in GBCI. Three inmates that were Vice Lords gang. They jumped me. I reported this to security and they did nothing, then I was locked up on  AC for years. Security filed false criminal charges against me.

           
   

Juan Navarro, wrongly convicted, has served over 40 years .
Juan Navarro

SEE Juan's asking for action now:

   He is 72, has had a stroke and surgery and has been eligible for parole since 1993. Juan had two witnesses who testified that he was attacked by a man with a knife and he shot in self defense. But  he was convicted anyway and ordered deported. And again the system failed him: because we have no treaty for deportation with Mexico, he has been buried in maximum security prisons in WI for 40 years.  His  niece waits for his release and gladly offers him a home and the support he needs .

Wendy Mann-Flores, Juan's Niece

   

We find that those wrongly convicted have the hardest time in prison= the daily humiliation and abuse is especially hard on those who feel they should not be there at all.  And for Juan, who did not know the language well, it has been especially hard. 








JOSE FUENTES 309759;
SCI ;100 Corrections Drive; Stanley, WI 54768

 
Jose Fuentes
Jose Fuentes is one of many WI prisoners who were ordered deported by the judge upon release from prison. In 2005 Jose had a teleconference with a Federal Judge in Chicago where he issued a deportation order to go back to Mexico. Jose was sentenced in 1995 and has served 23 years of a 40 year sentence. He could have gone home 10 years ago, for pre 2000 statutes say he is eligible after serving one quarter of his sentence.
     In his own words:” I have completed all of my required programs.I have seen the Parole Board 8 times, and each time, instead of discussing the deportation order, I am told that they want me to serve more time.
       I have the love and support of my entire family who have written several letters over the years to the DOC expressing their support. My sister has a kidney disease and has to go through kidney dialysis every week and I want to give one of my kidneys to her. My father is 80 years old and his health is failing and he needs me to help with the farming."
But after doing everything the DOC has asked of me, it never seems to be enough. When is it time to give up?
And here are his final words to us and we think we should heed them.
"Mr. and Mrs. taxpayer. What about the incarcerated undocumented immigrants? Do you know that you are still footing the bill to keep them incarcerated long after they have finished all their required programs and long after a Federal Judge issued orders for these inmates to be deported. These immigrants should be deported out of the United States and no longer be a threat to society. Instead of deportation and saving Wisconsin taxpayer money, the Department of Corrections and the Parole Board are keeping them incarcerated to serve their entire sentence. Again, to fuel the Wisconsin prison industry and a big waste of taxpayer money."
Like the next prisoner, he wants to be deported, is eligible to be deported. He is rehabilitated,his family is waiting.Here is Jose's blogpost

           

JOSE GARCIA 305468 SCI 100 Corrections Drive; Stanley, WI 54768
           Jose Garcia is another prisoner in a miserable position.
Jose Garcia
He is a Colombian citizen and has been incarcerated , separated from friends and family , for 20 years. His sentence was 72 years and he had his first parole hearing in 2013. His crimes/convictions were very serious – attempted homicide, reckless injury, second degree sexual assault, false imprisonment and he states over and over again that he takes full responsibility for his crimes. He has taken every program he can and participated fully wherever he is allowed but the prison will not let him take certain required programs until he is 3 years from his mandatory release date which means he will have served 45 years before he is allowed to take basic programming when he was eligible for parole in 2013. He has all the friends and family back in Colombia to support him. Jose Garcia’s explanation is more eloquent:
         “Throughout my incarceration, I have, and continue to request to participate in any and all programs which will assist me in dealing with the issues which have led to my incarceration. I have been consistently denied.
           As I am to be deported to Colombia upon my release from prison, despite the current policies which allow inmates to be deported prior to their release, I have been denied such opportunities. As the process is explained, the Department of Corrections is the final authority to approve the early release and immediate deportation, and without reason, I have been denied such opportunities.
          I cannot say it enough, I take full responsibility for my actions, yet, believe I am being unjustly denied the legitimate opportunities to prove myself and no longer be a burden to the State of Wisconsin.
         Specifically, if I am eligible for parole, as I currently am, how is it I am denied due to the fact I have not completed the required rehabilitative programs, when such programs have been continuously denied by the Department of Corrections? How can I be denied due to insufficient time served, when current laws has permitted for review for early release? If such laws provides for me to be deported prior to serving my sentence, why not allow me to return to my country of origin? Is their any fiscal or ethical way to justify keeping me in this State, costing the average taxpayer 30,000 a year when Colombia will accept me back, as one of their citizens? How can I be of any threat to the citizens of Wisconsin, when I am deported?
           I understand the need for justice and to protect Wisconsin residents, yet, how is this accomplished by not providing the programs it requires of me, or refusing to allow me to return to my home country?

           I humbly ask for nothing more than what the law provides, I ask to either be allowed to take the rehabilitative program required of me or allow for my deportation.” 


 Lene Cespedes Torres 122605:note: high hopes for release this Fall/ will live with friend/supporter
NLCI Box 4000, New Lisbon, WI 53950

Lene came here at 16 on the Mariel Boatlift and lied about his age, changed his name from Lenin to Lene. He knew little of the language and  was convicted of murder soon after, in 1981. He has always maintained his innocence and has been a model prisoner. In his case, with a life sentence, he was eligible after about 13 years- since 1994- AND the judge ordered deportation upon release.
His family awaits him in Cuba.
Lene Cespedes- Torres


He is a fine poet and wonderful artist.
Here is his blog:




Jose CMeraz 406884 WSPF
I got sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling drugs back in
 2000. Of the 20 years I have 23 months left. In a few weeks
Jose Meniz

I'm going to file for me 85% .If I get it, I would be getting deported  back to Mexico. I was 18 y ears old when I came to prison. the  judge that  sentenced me gave me boot camp,or minimum! I was in medium custody for 10 years. I got a ticket and that sent me here. I got okayed to medium custody 9 months ago but it is taking a long time to get to medium because of the over crowding  of the prisons.
https://ffupcases.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/jose-meraz-deportation.pdf




Edgar Montano 612191 NLCI( BD 1985)

edgar  montano

1. Name and Number: Edgar Montano #612191
2. Birth date 1984(BD)/Age Now: 34
3. Date & age at incarceration: 07/21/2012. 28 years old
4. Years in prison: 7 years on July 21, 2019
5. Offense description: 
1) 940.10(1) Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle 2) 346.67(1)1051 Hit and run - involve death 3) 940.09(1)(A)1011 Homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle 4)346.67(1)1101 Hit and run- involve injury
6. Length of sentence: 15 years and 9 months
7. Current Prison: New Lisbon Correctional Institution
8. MR/PMR Date:01 -13-2028 04/13/38
9. Original parole eligibility date: N/A
10. Programs taken: Certificates on Employability Skills. 36 hour of AODA/Anger Management, Computer Basics, Basic Skills for Improvement, Multicultural Awareness: Valuing Diversity. Book Club. Transition to Success. Stress Management, Critical Life Skills and fork lift truck operator
11. Number of parole hearings/number and length of deferments:N/A
12.Official reason for denial/deferment: N/A
13. Do you have a verifiable support system? (Release support needs): Yes, family member
Juan Montano I can live with him or my mom and I -work on Auto Repair shoe as a mechanic. I have a certificate on Auto Maintenance Service Technician

To: Governor Tony Evers, his transition team and staff:
I understand you looking for candidates to release from Prison, I believe I am a good candidate. I arrive to Wisconsin when I was 16 years old in February 2001, from Mexico. I went to high school, college, and I had my own Business, and I've always payed my taxes. And this is my first incarceration, I do not have a criminal record, except for what I am here right now. And also I have a ("ice") detention, so I'm going to get deported to Mexico. Since the prison are overcrowded, and if I get deported sooner than later you have created a space and save money. During my time of being incarcerated I've taken a number of treatment programs. I've taken responsibility for myself, and I'm ready to make the best of any opportunity you might offer me and my conduct is been good, I did not received any minor or major conduct report since my initial incarceration, so this tell a lot about personality, and I believe on 2nd chance!
Sincerely,
Edgar Montano
3-20-2019

Roberto Hinojosa 

158545 RGCI
PO Box 925
Red Granite, WI 54970
  ORDERED DEPORTED. Wants to go home.

Here is the form you sent me and your information and any details about my crime or I was deemed to be deported from a conviction based on circumstantial evidence. I was convicted on circumstantial evidence based on what an inmate in jail said I told him-no physical evidence, no gun, no bullet, no DNA of any kind-No place of crime, no times and date of crime.

Birth date (BD) / age now: 05-13-61 - 57
Date & Age at Incarceration: 22 years
Years in prison: 35 years
Offense description: 940.01 First Degree
Length of Sentence: Life-based on 20 Current prison: Redgranite Corr. Inst.
MR/PMR date: unknown
Original parole eligibility date: 01-05-96
Programs taken: HSED, culinary arts,
 Number of parole hearings: 15
Official reason for denial/deferment:
 Do you have a verifiable support system? Yes, mother's home in Mexico.
Statement (couple paragraphs)
          At the time I was convicted the life sentence was based on 20 years less good time earned which left 11 yrs, 3 mo. The law changed in 1983 under 1983 Wis Act 528, 1987 Wis Act 412, 1995 Wis Act 48 = Wisconsin now has 3 different options of a life sentence. The D.O.C applies new law to prolong incarceration.


 


















Relief for those advanced in age or sick

I first did this post several years ago and now am trying update it. I have removed a few that are now out- fantastic, and sadly, a few that died during the pandemic. If you are interested in writing any of these gentlemen or advocating for them, please contact me at pgswan3@aol.com or visit the DOC website : https://appsdoc.wi.gov/lop/home.do; which will give you their current location. 

Ron Schilling 32219, KMCI
born 1951,in since 1976
Ron Schilling
 
                                                                                       
Born In 1951, Ron Schilling is now 70 and has been incarcerated since 1976, 42 plus years. He killed a man during a drug deal gone bad. There is good reason to believe that he was incapacitated and not aware of what he was doing at the time of the crime, (see his letter) but he has never shied away from taking responsibility for the death. He has served his time well, staying clear of major conduct reports and earning several advanced degrees while PEL grants were still available. He is a fine musician, poet, and litigator and an inspiration to those around him.

Ron was granted parole in 2006 by Leonard Wells until he became victim of the new tough on crime rhetoric that also cost Leonard Wells his job. Both his co-defendants were released long ago.
As you know, when Ron was sentenced, the judge knew that a life sentence meant he would serve 13 % years and if his behavior was good, would be released at that time. It is well past time for parole for Ron Schilling. He still has good years left and is needed by his daughter and 3 grandchildren. He can be in their lives finally. He has much to give our troubled world and we need him.

" Mr Schilling has a keen mind and a good heart. If he is not a successful candidate for restoration to the community, then no one on my caseload could possibly be!"
Quote by Penny Adrian, Ron's Social Worker at Jackson correctional Institution-written in support of his parole bid in 2000. 

Ben Sanders

Ben Sanders, Jr. #056262 FLCI

1. Name and Number: Ben Sanders, Jr. #056262
2. Birth date (BD) : 6-15-46 /Age Now: 72 years old
3. Date & age at incarceration: 6-12-1973 age 25
4. Years in prison: 45 years and 11 months
5. Offense description: two counts of first degree murder
6. Length of sentence: two life sentences
7. Current Prison: Fox Lake Correctional Institution
8. MR/PMR Date: Not Applicable
9. Original parole eligibility date: Sept. 1994
10. Programs taken: AODA, Anger Management, Criminal Thinking., Human Relations, Attitude Program, Critical Incident/Problem Solving, Recidivism Work Shop,
Associate Degree, Production Welding, Custodial Services,
11. Number of parole hearings/ number and length of deferments: 10 parole hearings. The order of defers in months: 24; 48; 24; 24; 24; 24; 24; 24; 48; 48.
The above defers are from Sept. 1994 through Jan.2017
12. Official reason for denial/deferment: The nature of the crime and not having served sufficient time for punishment.
13. Do you have a verifiable support system? (Release support needs): Yes. My brothers and
sisters have pledged to assist me both financially and with housing to help me make a
successful transition back into society

Statement (couple paragraphs) See back of page
Forty-Five years ago, I was a foolish man, now I am 72 years old, wiser, and a more compassionate man, who only wants to try and make a difference in the lives of our troubled youth and give something positive back to society. I realize that the pain and suffering I have caused, can never be undone But should there be a time for healing and compassion.. I am not a risk to the Public. I am terminally ill, and I have done everything I can in a Correctional setting to make myself a better person. I would like to spend my last days giving back to society. Thank you in advance for any consideration you may give this request.



 
Carl McDaniel
536012
NLCI , PO Box 4000,New Lisbon WI 53950
Carl McDaniel
Carl's is a very complex story and FFUP has been advocating for him for along time. Basically , the DOC has not the means to address his medical needs, denies those needs and forces Carl into constant litigation. He has PTSD and and enormous amount of serious conditions and all get worse as the stress mounts. 



Here is one shout out FFUP did to try to get him accommodations that would help. To view this old shout out and see other documents, click here: "murder  by deliberate indifference"

http://www.prisonforum.org/2018/09/carl-mc-daniel-victim-of-murder-by.html



James Schultz
   

An Update to the James R. Schultz Case
Green County, Wisconsin, Case No. 85-CR-234
James R. Schultz 08151
Jackson Correctional Institution P.O. Box 233
Black River Falls, WI 54615-0233
James Schultz 2021
BD 1949


   I was found guilty of 1st degree intentional murder in the first half of a bifurcated (Not Guilty and Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect - NGI) trial. This was an accident, but my counsel insisted on my entering a MGI plea.
   There was no "intent" to commit murder. I was sleeping when my wife came home. How did I know she would go into the garage first, before going into the house?
   Nancy Schultz was not dead at the scene. The first law enforcement officer on the scene did not do CPR on her. The EMT contributed to her death by improper
intubation of the breathing tube. The tube was placed in her throat into her stomach instead of into her trachea (lungs). Nancy Schultz did not die of carbon monoxide asphyxiation; she died of plain suffocation from improper intubation, a new autopsy report should be ordered and conducted, independently, by someone other than a student of pathology (the study of disease).
   I could not refute the "intent" element because it was a bifurcated trial - that evidence is presented in the second phase of trial. I withdrew my plea before the second phase began because it was an accident, period, as I testified to during the first phase.
    However, the Court refused to correct my Judgment of Conviction (the document that states my plea, the jury verdict, and the sentence) to what actually happened in Court - i.e. that I was found guilty in the first half of an MGI trial and that I withdrew my plea before the second phase began.

Shouldn't the document that holds me in prison
reflect what actually happened in Court?

Also, the following is an update of my parole actions:
9/25/18    18 month defer from  Parole Commissioner turned into a 24 month defer
11/22/16 9/9/14 8/23/11 7/29/09 7/17/07 8/2/05 7/30/03 4/23/99  from--the-Chairperson.   
     24 month defer 24 month defer 24 month defer 24 month defer 24 month defer 24 month defer 24 month defer 48 month defer 

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/james-schultz.pdf




Gary Zimmerman 239885, OCI. 80 YO,
https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/gary-zimmerman-1-22-19.pdf
Gary Zimmerman



Parole Eligibility Date:  12/15/2019
  
Mandatory Release/Extended Supervision Date:  06/26/2054

 Verdell D Miles 3383. RGCI ,
69 YO;Age at time of offenses-33
crime:Murder PTAC, armed robbery PT
Has served 36 years 10 months no conduct reports since 2010
see docs for more

Verdell D Miles
https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/verdell-d-miles-profile-3383.pdf






click to read story- typing coming
Verdell Miles 2021 BD 1949

click to read story-



Rueben G May ( 59 but ill)
https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/reuben-g-may-comprel-and-parole-story.pdf
Reuben May






STEVEN J. EARSLEY
361859 / RGCI, P.O. Box 925, Redgranite, WI 54970
To whom it may concern:
1.   Steven J. Earsley
2.   10/18/1953, age now: 65
3.   Date & Age at Incarceration:10/29/98, age then: 44
4.   Served 21 years to date
5.   94310(2)(d)-Burglary
940.31(1)(b)-Kidnapping
940.225(2)(a)-2nd Deg. Sex Assault 948.07(1)-Child enticement
6.   Sentence was 125 years
7.   Redgranite Correctional Institution
8.   My MR is in 2081
9.   My first Parole is 4 July 2029
10. I have completed the following:
Cognitive Intervention / CGIP 1-11(1999)
Anger Management (4/21/2000)
Mental Health I-II
Emotional Trauma program
Thinking for change
Long Term Incarceration Course
Hospice Care (4/25/2013)
13. I served--20 years in the US Army and will be housed at VA Care Home,and my two sons will also help me with any living issues that arise.
I am bound to my wheelchair with an Oxygen tank as I have COPD Lev-4 (the last level before death). I have had several heart inplants/stints and am diabetic with poor health issues trying to gain compassionate release. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
Best,
  
August Klitzka



August Klitzka 140681, OSCI
born 1955,
64
This is all we have from him thus far- have written: “a friend of mine found out that I didn’t
 have a source of income because I am disabled. He subsequently gave me your name and
 address; and mentioned that you may be able to help me out with some stamped envelopes,
 paper and pens. If you can help me out in some way, it will be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you, August Klitzka.

Ronald Schmidt


REQUEST POR SERIOUS RELEASE: CONSIDERATION
Governor Tony Evers, his transition teem and staff:
1, Ronald James Schmitt - Register No. 36239
2. D.O.B. 10/13/1943 on 10-13-2018 I turned 75 years old

3. I was 26 years old in 1969 at time of my original incarceration.I was 33 years old in 1986 at time of my current 59 year sentence: 

4. Since 1969 I've served a total of 47 years. On my current 59 year sentence I served 33 years (1986-2019) Since my sentence pre-dates the Truth-In-Sentencing 'I’m eligible for parole after serving 25% of sentence per-Wis. Statue § 304, 06(1) (b)
   I've served over twice the amount of tine (45%) set forth by this State Statue stated above.
5. 1986: Two counts of first degree sexual assault, and one count of mask armed robbery:
6. Sentenced to two consecutive terms of 22, 22, and 15 years, for a total of 59 years:
7. I reside at a medium security prison, at the Stanley Correctional Institution: I have maintained "medium-security" status over the past twenty (20) years now:
8. My Mandatory Release Date is 716/2026. By 7-6-2019, I'll have 7 years loft to serve:
9. My original parole eligibility date was 8-12-2001: Some eighteen (18) years ago:
10. In 2001 and 2005 I received 48-month. deferment: Between .2009-2018 I received eleven (11) consecutive 12-month deferments Since 2009, totaling 13 deferments since 2001: On 2/11/2019 I expect to receive my fourteenth (14) deferments with no end in sight:
11. The three standard reasons, for stamping of my many deferments follows;
 1. Past criminal history (which will never change)..
 2. Not having served enough time for "punishment." and,
 3. Release would involve an unreasonable risk to the public:
12. I have completed every program made available to me, and some not made available to me (some two and three times) while earning 94 Certificates:

Despite adversity, I survived due to my strong traits of perseverance/
tenacity coupled with virtue which means everything,1 prevailed and reached every one of my goals:
13. Last major Conduct Report on file was in 1989 (some 30 years ago). 14. I have favorable parole plans to live with my sister Judy Yates and family in Wagoner, South Carolina.

The "threshold" and factors which are significant are the following:
(1) Stable residency:
(2) Christian guidance:
(3) Financial independence, with about $8000.00 in my savings account, I've earned enough Social "Security credits to get about $1000.00 a month, and I can get VA benefits, medical, etc. And,
(4) Health Social Life Environments, with positive-enhancing leisure time activities:
My Value Doesn't Decrease Based Upon My Parole commissioners Inability to See My Worth. I pray that I won't run out of life before I run out of what time I have left to serve, so I that I can die at home with loved ones.

 Please Governor Evers don't let my success story go to my grave with me. There is no “wrong" time to do what is "right the interest of justice. 
Dennis Hohol

 David Hohol 436152, NLCI (75)


 



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