Doug Drankiewicz Continues Unfair Deferrals

On February 14, nine days after the Parole Commission meeting where Chairman Tate laid out expectation that commissioners would be pursuing releases rather than making excuses for deferrals, Commissioner Doug Drankiewicz did Ronnie Schultz an injustice in keeping with his old ways.

We wrote a letter to Tate, requesting that we reverse Drankiewicz's decision and grant Ronnie a release. This is not the only example we've received of DOC officials and commissioners continuing to obstruct release of people sentenced under the old law.

The Program Review Committee (PRC) and the Bureau of Classification and Movement (BOCM) are the main parts of the DOC that are causing these snags, and we hope Chairman Tate will grant release for Ronnie and others like him, regardless of whether BOCM and PRC have cooperated with his expectations or not. 

Ronnie Schultz

Ronnie asked us to share his story, if you know someone serving time under the old law who would also like their story told, please send it to us. We can leave off their name or identifying details if they're worried about retaliation by DOC or Parole Commissioners.

If you'd like to write support letters to Ronnie Schultz, his address is: 

Ronnie Schultz
293187
Oshkosh Correctional Institution
PO Box 3310
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3310

Hello Chairperson Tate,

I recently received a letter from a prisoner named Ronnie Schultz. Ronnie was deferred without fair reason by Doug Drankiewicz on February 14. Drankiewicz had incorrect information about old conduct reports, where Mr. Schultz mother lives, and wouldn't accept programming Mr Schultz had completed. I've included Mr Schultz's letter below so you can see the details and a little more about him.

A Head-full of Historical Information: notes on the parole commission, by Harlan Richards

 

The following is a response from Harlan Richards. You can write him and help advocate for his release here: Harlan Richards
37975
Stanley Correctional Institution
100 Corrections Drive
Stanley, WI 54768-6500
This letter is in response to, and contains corrections for Ben's notes from January 8. We appreciate these insights and strive for accuracy, but expect we'll continue to make small mistakes, given the complexity and opacity of the system we're trying to take apart.

1. Regarding release of paroled prisoners: there is no legal requirement that the record office conduct any sort of review of a person granted a parole. That is a DOC-created process where they search the file looking for an excuse to not release someone. They can do it in a timely manner if they want. A couple of months ago a guy in my housing unit had his conviction vacated by the court and the record office managed to process his paperwork in just a few days.

2. There is no requirement that DCC staff provide rides for paroled prisoners. Most prisoners have historically been picked up by friends or family (or if released from a prison far from home, take a bus) and are merely given a time and date to be at their parole agent's office.

IMPERATIVE RELEASES-A SAMPLING

Some of those at most risk- need to be released now-  a start

We are quickly putting together a blog of prisoners we know who can easily be released now to

1) get those most at risk because of age (59 plus)or preexisting conditions

2) have been requesting deportation and have court ordered deportations, have families waiting for them

3) will add later: have all their ducks in a row and are easily and safely released- making conditions in the prison more amenable to virus control/treatment

We begin with urgent cases: people old and or with preexisiting conditions. THIS IS A SAMPLING

Note- many of these profiles were put together for various parole and compassionate release products for the past so age and dates in the stories are old. I will put age now at beginning of each blurb)

1)STEVEN J. EARSLEY 361859 RGCI, P.O. Box 925, Redgranite, WI 54970

on oxygen, in wheel chair , has stage 4 COPD, heart stints, diabetes

To whom it may concern: 1.   Steven J. Earsley 2.   10/18/1953, age now: 65 3.   Date & Age at Incarceration:10/29/98,44 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 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) 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.

2)Ben Sanders, Jr. #056262 FLCI terminally ill

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.

Ron Schilling   32219

KMCI PO Box 282, Plymouth WI 53073 (BD 1951 69)

Ron and his daughter

Ron schilling and mother before she died

Born In 1951, Ron Schilling is now 64 and has been incarcerated since 1976, 39 plus years. He killed a man during a drug deal gone bad. He has never shied away from taking responsibility for his crime and has served his time well, staying clear of major conduct reports and earning several advanced degrees while PELL Grants were still available. He is a fine musician, poet and litigator and an inspiration to those around him.

       Ron was granted parole by former Parole Chairman Leonard Wells until he became a victim of the new tough on crime rhetoric that cost him his parole and Leonard Wells his job. Since then, he has been back and forth from Minimum to Medium security and is transferred without a word on why, and is convinced there is retaliation going on.

        Ron Schilling is an Old-Law prisoner and was eligible for parole after serving 13-1/2years . There is no good reason why we are wasting taxpayer money on entombing this man and the more than 2500 others who are eligible and rehabilitated.

         Below is a quote by Ron's Social Worker at Jackson Correctional Institution, written in support of his parole bid in 2000: "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!"

 his blogs

William Ledford 80495, CCI, born 1962, 57 YO. This man is at great risk as he is diabetic and has COPD, plus is elderly. He is a litigator and helps many inmates,

has recently gone through  many surgeries as a result of poor medical care. 

Harlan Richards 37975

 (has multiple health problems and at risk , will write for details)SCI

Harlan Richard's  crime was unpremeditated and will never be repeated. He is 60 and has been in prison for 30 years.. He has continuously shown himself to be  is a man deeply spiritual and an asset to all those around him.  He writes beautiful poetry -recommended reading:

Harlan Richards Books at Prisonsfoundation.org

Manic in  My Soul -Twenty-Nine Poems - 

http://prisonsfoundation.org/uploads/9poet-manicinmy.PD

How Big Your God Is -  http://www.prisonsfoundation.org/uploads/9poet-howbigyour.pdf

What Prison Teaches - Prisons- http://www.prisonsfoundation.org/uploads/9poet-whatprisonteaches.pdf

I was involved in a spontaneous fight in 1984 where I stabbed a much larger man to death. He attacked me without provocation. I was sentenced to life in prison at aged 30 and have spent 32 Years in Prison. I spent 8 _1/2 years in maximum security and 9 years in medium security. I obtained a bachelor of science degree in business administration from UW Platteville majoring in marketing in December 1997. I completed anger management in 1994.In 2002, I transferred to minimum security and in 2005 I transferred to a work release center. I spent 19 months on work release. In 2008, the parole commission increased my defer based on my current offense and prior criminal record and sent me back to a minimum security prison. In 2010, I received a shorter defer and returned to a work release center where I drove a state van unescorted over 30,000 miles throughout north­ western Wisconsin.

In 2011, the parole commission again increased my defer based solely on my current offense and prior criminal record and I was returned to medium security where I have been housed since January 2011.reasons for parole denial:  Unreasonable risk to the public and have not served sufficient time for punishment.

 
Jim Schultz 8151;

 Stanley Correctional Institution; 100 Corrections Drive; Stanley, WI 54768

Jim Schultz

Incarcerated 1986 for homicide/eligible after 13 1/2 years and has been in 36 years/

his story in his own words

Although he has paid for his crime and is eligible for parole, Jim Schultz  is still trying to clear his name Here is his innocence post of many years ago:

  

Carl McDaniel 536012 NLCI , PO Box 4000,New Lisbon WI 53950 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: http://www.prisonforum.org/2018/09/carl-mc-daniel-victim-of-murder-by.html He is now going through the courts for release within a month using extraordinary circumstances for  TIS prisoner- is terribly ill and at risk- need out now.  August Klitzka 140681, OSCI  born 1955,64 YO 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.  David Hohol 436152, NLCI (75)  1. Name and Number: Dennis Hohol #436152 2. Birth date (BD)/Age Now: 02/04/1994 (75) 3 Date & age at incarceration 4. Years in prison: As of 03/31/2019 17 years 5. Offense description: 3 counts & 2nd decree assault  6. Length of sentence: 35 years 7. Current Prison: Redgranite                                                                                                                8. MR/PMR Date: 09/21/2026 01/21/2026 Release Date 09/21/2037                                             9. Original parole eligibility date: 05/11/2011 10. Programs taken: None court Ordered 11. Number of parole hearings/number and length of defers:two-201 1 & 2015 Next one April 2019 12. Official reason for denial/deferment: Hohol refused to admit his guilt-plead innocence from 2000-defer: 48 months 2011: 2015 48 months and expected April 2019 for a 48 Months defer 13. Do you have a verifiable support system?, (Release support needs): Yes - when exonerated. I will be able to reimbursement from my social security disability income from January 2003 to day of exoneration: WIS. Appeals Court #17CV1840 cir.ct/APP.2017AP2432 201 8APOO1 977 I understand the seriousness of my crime, the loss of life, the pain I caused the victims family. I also understand there is no redoing or second chances for him or his loved ones. I'm sure that society and the people I've hurt, feel the same about me. I've made great strides in excepting the crime that I committed, trying to understand it as best I can. I've grown up a lot since that day, improved my life in so many ways and I'm continuing to improve myself. I was an 18 year old kid, a want a be tough guy, high on drugs at the time of my crime still learning things. I was diagnosed on (illegible) by School Psychologist, Paul R. Connor, that I have a learning disability, have special needs regards to trying to understand things.

20)Aaron Keith Claybrook 188897; SCI; BD  1959; now aged 61; incarcerated '92 ,at age 33

first degree intentional homicide/life sentence with parole eligibility after 65 years/HSED,computer class,waiting for AODA and voc. 

https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/claybrook-aaron-1.pdf

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

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

Verdell D Miles

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

Franklin Mastaw 1.    Name and Number: Franklin R. Mastaw #467400 2.    Birth date (BD)/Age Now: April 4, 1944 / 74 yrs old 3.    Date & age at incarceration: September 7, 2004 age 60 4.    Years in prison: 14.5 5.    Offense description: 1 count 1st degree sexual assault of a child; 1 count 2nd degree sexual assault of a child 6.    Length of sentence: each count 20 yrs running concurrent 7.    PMR Date: January 7, 2018 8.    Original parole eligibility date: Sept. 7, 2009 9.    Programs taken: I was enrolled in 504, Sex offende74r treatment - intensive/institution. It is a 2 year program. I was removed from group after 1 year for “inadequate performance” I very strongly objected to this removal. It was done with any recourse to a defense. I absolutely should not have been removed. I have been request to be re-admited to group with 25 or so request for 3.5 years now. Unless I complete this program, parole said they would not consider a grant. 10.  Number of parole hearings/number and length of deferments: 1. 2009 3 yr defer 2. 2012 2 yr defer 3. 2014 1.5 yr defer 18 mo. 4. 2016 2 yr defer 5. 2017 2 yr defer 11.  Official reason for denial/deferment: up to last hearing - “insufficient for punishment” Latest November 2017 - did not finish group, unreasonable risk, vague release plan 12.  Current prison: Oshkosh Correctional 13.  Do you have a verifiable support system? (Rlease support needs): I have a great support system. My family is #1 spporter - my children and grandchildren along with my brother and sister. They all are very supportive of my release and want me home. They often come to visit me here at OSCI. They are my entire life! Other support systems: -       Mankind project - group of men meeting 1X per week to discuss personal/interpersonal issues -       My parole agent - I consider her very important -       Professional (Psychologist) I intent on seeing one as needed. -       Sex offender treatment - whatever is required -       I believe we are all life long learners. I strongly believe that of myself. -       Mentor program - to be determined. I have several good, decent, understanding, supportive friends -       I have sufficient funds to purchase a vehicle, clothes, insurances, and funds to rent an apartment (My release account is $4600; monthly would be about $5000/m.) (Statement) Thank you for this opportunity to express myself. I believe that we (I) should not ever say “I am a new person.” I still am Frank R. Mastaw, 15 years older than when I came to prison. I still love my family. I still know right from wrong. I am still human. I still make choices. So what is different now? Me. I am a person who sees and feels so differently about choices. In short, I am a changed person. This change was not a crash diet or a slap to the forehead what-was-I-thinking moment. I have worked VERY HARD over these past 15 years to make the necessary changes in my life. I will always continue to do so. I understand so much better my past behavior and I OWN IT. No one but me is to be blamed. I am so remorseful of my past transgressions and will til the day I die will make appropriate amends. I have the tools to lead a good, productive, crime free / assault free life. Through the years I have identified my motivations. I have off ramps and know never to even get near muddy waters. I substitute good thoughts and engage in healthy activities.  The two things that are important for me is that I now know that I am a good person and can lead a good decent life. And I have grown exponentially in the ability to feel empathy for all people - victims and people in general. So I’m not a new person, I’m a changed person (for the better). I promise on the life of my children and grandchildren I will live a decent life regardless of where I am. Thank you Frank R. Mastaw 2-5-19

74 y.o. OSCI #467400

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/franklin-mastaw-release-request.pdf

Floyd Carter 1.    Name and Number: Floyd Carter 2.    Birth date (BD)/Age Now: 10-2-60 58YR 3.    Date & age at incarceration: 2-6-1995 35YR 4.    Years in prison: 23 5.    Offense description: First degree homicide & first degree sexual assault 6.    Length of sentence: Life with parole 7.    Current Prison: Fox Lake 8.    MR/PMR Date: None 9.    Original parole eligibility date: 2043 10.  Programs taken: None at this time 11.  Number of parole hearings/number and length of deferments: None 12.  Official reason for denial/deferment: 13.  Do you have a verifiable support system? (Rlease support needs): Yes

Curtis Tucker 062792 BD 1953, NLCI (67YO) Has good family support . Has been in prison for ew years as part to a crime. armed  robbery https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/curtis-tucker-release-request-.pdf

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/reuben-g-may-comprel-and-parole-story.pdf

1.    Name and Number: Eugene G. Buggs III #195003

2.    Birth date (BD)/Age Now: 11.30.54 - 64

3.    Date & age at incarceration: Dec. 1986 - 32

4.    Years in prison: 33 & some yrs.

5.    Offense description: armed robbery 4 counts, 1 count 2nd degree murder

6.    Length of sentence: 50 yrs.

7.    Current Prison: Oregon Correctional Center

8.    MR/PMR Date: MR 2020 July 7th

9.    Original parole eligibility date: 1999

10.  Programs taken: Anger management, AODA 3 levels, CGIP, thinking for a change, windows to work, you name it I took it!

11.  Number of parole hearings/number and length of deferments: 48, 24, 24, 24, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 10, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6

12.  Official reason for denial/deferment: Not enough time served for punishment, undue risk to the public, you know - the same old blanket statements

13.  Do you have a verifiable support system? (Rlease support needs): No - None, all my relatives & people have died off or moved away from Wisconsin after all these years, tired of waiting on my, you know the drill!

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/eugene-buggs-ii-release-request.pdf

Tommy L Bucchanan 98099. FLCI

BD 1959, now 59, incarcerated at age 30 for Ist degree murder " I accept full responsibility for the crime I stand committed of. Had little or no tolerance for conflict , and responded to conflict in a violent manner. Has taken many programs( below)

( More, Click below)

https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/buchanan-tommy-release-plea-1.pdf

David Hardaway 169298 CCI

bd and age now 8 12 57, 63 y.o.

age and date of incarceration 26 years in prison, in since age 28.

Off Description: In 1988 found guilty under WI stat 913.10 (10(a), 
940.225 (2) (a) and 939,62 (1) (6) for the act of revenge against 
someone who had set my spouse up to be assaulted.

sentenced to 26 years. PM 1 21 Mr 12 2-15 original parole date 
11 2021

MR/pmr 11/2021 MR 12 2025

ORIG PAROLE DATE 1987/PAROLED 7 1 1996

Programs taken: domestic violence, alcohol and drug treatment, 
SOT, anger management. Cognitive intervention; T4C.

3 parle healing 2 deferrals

Denied parole :insufficient time served.

Verifiable support system upon release

Gregory Miller 051300; OSCI; PO Box 3310; Oshkosh, WI 54903 Although after all these years, Gregory is eligible for parole he is still trying to clear his name.  Here Gregory Miller states his case for Innocence Here is his parole information: 1.  Name and Number: Gregory T. Miller #051300 BD1955, now 632.  Current prison: Oshkosh Correctional Institution 3.  Date of conviction: October 13, 1995 4.  Offense description: 1st Degree Reckless Homicide -  Party To A Crime - 40 years maximum. 5.  A&E Assessed program needs: AODA, Domestic Violence,  Anger  Management, and Vocational. 6.  MR/PMR date: June 28, 2021 7.  Original parole eligibility date: October 27, 2004. 8.  Number of parole deferments: Five 9.  Official reason for denial/deferment: Did not take AODA program and sometimes not enough time for severity of the crime. Do you have a verifiable support system: YES!

Robert Stordeur 155464 FLCI

Robert Stordeur 155464, FLCI ; BD 12 14 58. 60 YO;incarcerated in 84 at age 25 for 1st and 2nd degree murder; has taken many programs;has family to go home to.

REQUEST for SERIOUS RELEASE CONSIDERATION To Governor Tony Evers, his transition team and staff:

1. Name and Number:  Robert Stordeur, 41155464

2. Birth date (BD)/Age Now:     12/14/58 / 60 yrs. old

3. Date & age at incarceration: 8/24/84 /25 yrs. old

4. Years in prison:  34 yrs. 5 mo.

5. Offense description:    1st and 2nd degree murder

6. Length of sentence:     Life plus 20 yrs. consecutive

7. Current Prison    Fox Lake Correctional Institution

8. MR/PMR Date  Life sentence/no MR date

9. Original parole eligibility date: December 2002

10.Programs taken: Anger Management, (TED, Alcohol Awareness(AODA, Restorative Justice

***Groups not recognized by DOC as an official program: Family Living Skills, Relationship Counseling, Mental Health Treatment Classes, Project Aware(Scared Straight)

11. Number of parole hearings/ number and length of deferments

  7 - hearings

  Hearings 1 thru 6, given a 24 month defer

  7th hearing - Landreman increased it to a 48 month defer without cause

12. Official reason for denial/deferment:

     1). Not served sufficient tithe;

     2). Institution, conduct is satisfactory;

     3). Program participation not satisfactory;

     4). Have an adequate parole plan and

     5).Release at this time would involve unreasonable risk to the public

13 Do you have a verifiable support system? (Release support need)  I have a support system to live with my Mother and/or other family members. Need to be sure I have Health Insurance and a drivers license.

https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/stordeur-robert-release-plea.pdf

47)Melvin Tucker 16184 

FLCI, PO Box 200;Fox Lake, WI 53933

1. Name and Number: Melvin Tucker 16184

2. Birth .date (BD)/Age Now: March 13th 1949 69

3. Date & age at incarceration: 6-4-92     43

4. Years in prison:  27

5. Offense description: Armed Robbery Sexual Assault

6. Length of sentence: 201 yrs

7. Current Prison:   Fox LAKE INSTITUTION

8. MR/PMR Date: MR 10-31-2130 MAXIMUM DISCHARGE 9-14-2214

9. Original parole eligibility date: 11-26-43  

10. Programs taken:  None

11. Number of parole hearings/ number and length of deferments: None

12. Official reason for denial/deferment:  None

13 Do you have a verifiable support system? (Release support needs) I have three nieces, I have no other needs.

Statement (couple paragraphs)

I filled out this form the best that I could, the way these people are doing things in here with no programs or nothing else to but dead time is just crazy I just got down here from Waupun after 26 years in there, and all these people are talking about is how long a person is here before they send you on, I was suppose to be going to Racine (RCI) and they drop me off here, there's no need to say that I'm mad about it, don't like this place, to many petty rule's, more so then Waupun.

53)Franklin Coleman 285507, SCI

Frank Coleman

BD 1 30 61 (59)

Age 38 at incarceration  12 12 98 and he has been 20 years in prison

offence description- 20 years

Life with parole eligibility-sentence-

parole eligibility 2021\

 programs taken –vocational completed

Statement summary : I have been incarcerated for over 20 years now and have been in a minimum for almost 15 years. The PRC Board gave me a 10 year override while I was in Columbia Correctional Inst. in 2004 and I have been in minimum since then.

I feel that with my positive institution adjustment I should at least be in a secure minimum institution working my way through the system in order for me to properly reenter the community. While at my last PRC I was told that the only way I could get to a minimum institution was that the parole board would have to recommend it. But PRC can recommend me because they gave me the override to Stanley 15 years ago. 

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/franklin-coleman.pdf

  bd 1953 67 y o

65)Batittes Wesley 64380

NLCI

POBox 4000

New Lisbon, WI 53950

https://ffupstuff.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/battites-wesley-release-request.pdf

see his blog :https://battiteswesley.blogspot.com/

Floyd Carter 1.    Name and Number: Floyd Carter 2.    Birth date (BD)/Age Now: 10-2-60 58YR 3.    Date & age at incarceration: 2-6-1995 35YR 4.    Years in prison: 23 5.    Offense description: First degree homicide & first degree sexual assault 6.    Length of sentence: Life with parole 7.    Current Prison: Fox Lake 8.    MR/PMR Date: None 9.    Original parole eligibility date: 2043 10.  Programs taken: None at this time 11.  Number of parole hearings/number and length of deferments: None 12.  Official reason for denial/deferment: 13.  Do you have a verifiable support system? (Rlease support needs): Yes

 B. ORDERED DEPORTED BUT ARE 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. Here are two:

	JOSE FUENTES 309759; SCI ;100 Corrections Drive; Stanley, WI 54768   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. 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 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. He is a fine poet and wonderful artist. Here is his blog: https://lenescespedes.blogspot.com/ Jose Meniz 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 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) 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. Story:https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/1roberto-hinojosa-for-weball.pdf letter to me on writing writ of Mandamus:https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/r-hinojosa-letter-on-writ-3-19.pdf Writ:https://understandingprisons.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/robert-hinojosa-alt-writ-of-mandamus.pdf

	Randy Rotta ( 80599 , SCI, 100 Corrections Drive; Stanley, WI 54768) has been in prison for 37 years. His wife still waits.  . Born in 1957, he was sentenced to life at the age of 23(6/19/81) and is now 61. He has served 37 years. When Sentenced a life sentence meant he would be paroled after 11.3 years were served if he showed himself ready. Randy killed a woman in a drunken jealous rage after waking up to find her in bed with another. We believe his remorse over this act and passion for self improvement are genuine. He has seen the parole board over 29 times, received a grant recommendation from Mr Landreman in 2007 which was amended to a D-11 by Chairman Graham. Mr Rotta has not had a conduct report for 8 years. IN fact in 2000 Charles Night, the addiction treatment coordinator at the Whiteville correctional Facility applauded the positive behavior changes he had made and recommended level V AODA treatment be dropped from requirements.       He has an impressive list of accomplishments including furniture Finishing Certificate 1984, Cabinet making certificate 1994; Bachelor of Science Degree from St John’s University 1999. Programs completed include DAEP 1988(drug alcohol education);all reentry modules; “Inmates making a positive attempt to Correct Teens Project 1994; CGIP, Restorative Justice seminar (2011) AODA, Anger Management (2015) He did successful work release between 2011 and 2014. All these skills and programs plus his supportive wife show that Randy Rotta is indeed ready to be a contributing member of Society.