Clemency for my brother: Life in Prison for a Nonviolent Crime is Unjust.
Clemency for my brother: Life in Prison for a Nonviolent Crime is Unjust.
The Issue
My brother, Tim Prosser, and I grew up in a large family with seven other siblings, in a neighborhood where friends became family, and family was forever. Sounds rather idyllic in this day and age, and looking back, I suppose it was. Our lives revolved around our church, school and nearby golf course that provided a true country feel right in the midst of North St. Louis County. We spent winters sleigh riding and ice skating, and summer and fall playing soccer, soccer, and more soccer! The great outdoors, for us, was pure freedom. Freedom that my brother lost when he made a mistake and ended up in prison.
We are seeking justice for Tim by petitioning Governor Jeremiah Nixon and requesting clemency for my brother, who is serving one of the harshest sentences for a first-time drug offender in the history of the state of Missouri. Please sign our petition and help get my brother out of this inhumane sentence. Life without the possibility of parole for a nonviolent drug offense is cruelty, not justice.
For the past thirteen years, Tim has witnessed the release of child molesters, rapists, and convicted murderers, all while knowing his fate is sealed deep within the prison walls. Even the prosecuting attorney in Tim's case has had a change of heart and has written a letter to the Governor requesting clemency for Tim, a clear indication that the severity of his sentence is unjustly punitive.
Tim has been a model prisoner: he has maintained his status in the Prison Honor House for seven years, and has been a trainer for the Puppies for Parole Program since it began. All of the dogs he's trained have been adopted, and have left rescue shelters for forever homes. Our ultimate goal is for Tim to realize this same destiny, and to one day come home!
My fear is that Tim will never know freedom again. But my hope is that you will help me secure his release. Please help us encourage Gov. Nixon to grant my brother clemency and put an end to this unfair sentence. Sign and share this petition.
Thank you and many blessings to you and your family.
The Issue
My brother, Tim Prosser, and I grew up in a large family with seven other siblings, in a neighborhood where friends became family, and family was forever. Sounds rather idyllic in this day and age, and looking back, I suppose it was. Our lives revolved around our church, school and nearby golf course that provided a true country feel right in the midst of North St. Louis County. We spent winters sleigh riding and ice skating, and summer and fall playing soccer, soccer, and more soccer! The great outdoors, for us, was pure freedom. Freedom that my brother lost when he made a mistake and ended up in prison.
We are seeking justice for Tim by petitioning Governor Jeremiah Nixon and requesting clemency for my brother, who is serving one of the harshest sentences for a first-time drug offender in the history of the state of Missouri. Please sign our petition and help get my brother out of this inhumane sentence. Life without the possibility of parole for a nonviolent drug offense is cruelty, not justice.
For the past thirteen years, Tim has witnessed the release of child molesters, rapists, and convicted murderers, all while knowing his fate is sealed deep within the prison walls. Even the prosecuting attorney in Tim's case has had a change of heart and has written a letter to the Governor requesting clemency for Tim, a clear indication that the severity of his sentence is unjustly punitive.
Tim has been a model prisoner: he has maintained his status in the Prison Honor House for seven years, and has been a trainer for the Puppies for Parole Program since it began. All of the dogs he's trained have been adopted, and have left rescue shelters for forever homes. Our ultimate goal is for Tim to realize this same destiny, and to one day come home!
My fear is that Tim will never know freedom again. But my hope is that you will help me secure his release. Please help us encourage Gov. Nixon to grant my brother clemency and put an end to this unfair sentence. Sign and share this petition.
Thank you and many blessings to you and your family.
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Petition created on March 13, 2016