Support Unified Justice for Gregory Marcinski The Goal We are petitioning Governor Andy Beshear to modify Gregory Marcinski’s Kentucky life sentence to be coterminous with his federal life sentence. Important Clarification This request is NOT asking for Gregory’s immediate release from prison, nor is it asking to "reduce" the punishment for his crimes. It is asking the Governor to adjust the structure of the sentence so it functions exactly as it was intended when it was first imposed. The Story 26 years ago, Gregory Marcinski was a deeply troubled 23-year-old. Following a tragic event born of profound childhood trauma, Greg was sentenced to life in prison in both federal and Kentucky state courts. At the time, the prosecutors and judges agreed that his sentences should run concurrently (at the same time). The intent was clear: Greg would serve one unified period of incarceration for his actions. The "Technicality" Problem Because the sentences are "concurrent" but not "coterminous," a legal gap has opened up. Over the last two decades, federal laws have changed, allowing for the possibility of future sentence reductions based on extraordinary rehabilitation. However, if the federal government were to grant Greg mercy today, his Kentucky life sentence would remain as a "shadow" term, blocking his release even if the primary federal authorities say he has fulfilled his debt. What This Request IS and IS NOT •It is NOT an immediate release: Granting this request does not open the prison doors today. Greg remains in high-security federal custody. •It is NOT a "reduction" in sentence: It does not cut years off the sentence. It simply ensures that the Kentucky sentence ends if and when the federal sentence ends. •It IS a structural fix: It ensures that Kentucky respects the findings of the federal authorities who have overseen Greg’s journey for over a quarter-century. Gregory Marcinski Project: https://thegregorymarcinskiproject.org