Donald Clemons received Clemency but denied parole 5 times

[FreeDonC]

This post is about my fiance Donald Clemons, he has been in prison from the age 16 years old, he is now 40 years old. He was arrested one week after his 16th birthday for tagging along with three adults to do a burglary. Something happened and one of the adults shot and killed a man. Two got life sentences, one received 25 years, and Don was sentenced to 37 years at 100%.

Now Don has completed his GED and taken coursework from multiple accredited universities. He has learned vocational skills in electrical wiring, cosmetology and commercial cleaning. He has also completed more than 20 rehabilitation programs. More importantly he has dedicated his time to several organizations that assist others in their rehabilitation process. He led one program and even founded his own.

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen recognized Don’s rehabilitation and desire to give back when he commuted his sentence in 2011 making him eligible for parole in 2012. Despite Don’s incredible transformation, the Board of Parole has denied Don’s release five times based on the seriousness of his offense.

[patchouli]

Can you message me a link for the petition? The only I can find is for 2 people, Donald Clemons and Shawnda James.

[FreeDonC]

Originally Posted by patchouli

Can you message me a link for the petition? The only I can find is for 2 people, Donald Clemons and Shawnda James.

That is the right one the Vanderbilt Prison Project which is the organization which started the petition and is helping to get the word out place both their cases together as they had both received clemency from the previous governor of Tennessee but has still not been released. What you can do tho is comment on the petition as to why you think Donald Clemons should be released.

Also type Donald Clemons in Youtube the first video that pops up, look in the description all the info is there. Thanks for the message , this info is also for anyone else who has searched for the petition

[sass4221]

Link to petition: https://www.change.org/p/bill-lee-fr...VjN2U3OA%3D%3D

[YOGA62]

Just signed the petition. So almost 25 years in prison. Seems like he has served plenty of time and at age 16 so sad so young. Are you trying to go through some other groups to help? There is one for teenagers that committed crimes that I have seen. See you are working with another group. Hope you can apply for compassionate release and/or clemency again. Keep applying I believe soon he will be released!!

Originally Posted by FreeDonC

This post is about my fiance Donald Clemons, he has been in prison from the age 16 years old, he is now 40 years old. He was arrested one week after his 16th birthday for tagging along with three adults to do a burglary. Something happened and one of the adults shot and killed a man. Two got life sentences, one received 25 years, and Don was sentenced to 37 years at 100%.

Now Don has completed his GED and taken coursework from multiple accredited universities. He has learned vocational skills in electrical wiring, cosmetology and commercial cleaning. He has also completed more than 20 rehabilitation programs. More importantly he has dedicated his time to several organizations that assist others in their rehabilitation process. He led one program and even founded his own.

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen recognized Don’s rehabilitation and desire to give back when he commuted his sentence in 2011 making him eligible for parole in 2012. Despite Don’s incredible transformation, the Board of Parole has denied Don’s release five times based on the seriousness of his offense.

[FreeDonC]

Originally Posted by YOGA62

Just signed the petition. So almost 25 years in prison. Seems like he has served plenty of time and at age 16 so sad so young. Are you trying to go through some other groups to help? There is one for teenagers that committed crimes that I have seen. See you are working with another group. Hope you can apply for compassionate release and/or clemency again. Keep applying I believe soon he will be released!!

Yes I would love to get through to some other groups, if you have any information pertaining to that it would be amazing. Yes, an organization is trying to help us out which we are grateful for, but we want to spread the word. Especially with COVID. Thanks again for your kind words.

[patchouli]

I've signed as well. If the Governor saw fit to commute his sentence (and Shawnda's), the Board should respect that, especially given how hard both individuals have worked to earn that Clemency and their age when convicted.

[FreeDonC]

Originally Posted by patchouli

I've signed as well. If the Governor saw fit to commute his sentence (and Shawnda's), the Board should respect that, especially given how hard both individuals have worked to earn that Clemency and their age when convicted.

He is up for parole again next year, so I really hope it goes well.