Dear reader,   I humbly ask for your support in helping my son, Reda Safieddine (CDCR# AV1804), who is currently incarcerated at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. We are seeking your help so that he may receive a resentencing hearing and/or a commutation of sentence from California Governor Gavin Newsom.   On October 10, 2024, Reda was found suitable for parole. His release date was set for June 25, 2025, a day our family waited for with hope, gratitude, and overwhelming emotion. But when that day arrived, Reda was not released. No explanation was given. The silence and uncertainty shattered him, and devastated our family, who had prepared to welcome him home after years of growth, accountability, and transformation.   After days of persistent calls and emails, I finally learned the reason. An organization called CJLF filed a lawsuit challenging CDCR’s use of earned credits—credits that incarcerated people must work hard for through good conduct, rehabilitation, and education. Because of this legal dispute, Reda and hundreds of others are now being held past the Minimum Eligible Parole Dates they earned, even though individuals who reached their dates before the lawsuit were released. This inconsistency has created a painful and unfair situation for many families like ours.   Beyond the emotional toll, this extended incarceration comes at a significant cost to California taxpayers—over $133,000 per year per individual. Research widely cited in criminal justice discussions shows that people serving indeterminate sentences have a 2–4% recidivism rate, and for individuals like Reda with higher education, the rate is even lower. Under these circumstances, it is not only fiscally burdensome but goes against the interest of justice to continue to incarcerate someone who has clearly earned his second chance, and has been deemed "no longer an unreasonable risk to public safety" by the Parole Board.   Ultimately, when Reda was 18 years old, he found himself in a situation where he was outnumbered, and instead of running away, he resorted to confrontation and sadly took a life. There is no excusing what he did, and he lives with shame, guilt, and regret each and every day. However, the 32 year old man he is today, no longer resorts to violence like he did at 18, and instead teaches others that violence is never the answer. Reda has grown, changed, engaged in outreach, made amends and continues to make amends to the best of his ability. He has transformed into a new person and lives in honor of the life that he took. As a result of this change, a Forensic Psychologist, Parole Board panel, and the Full Parole Board panel all agree that Reda has learned from his past actions, shows genuine remorse, and has clearly earned his second chance. Therefore, rehabilitation has served its purpose, and an extended incarceration no longer serves a purpose.    Some of Reda’s accomplishments include:   • Zero violent infractions throughout his incarceration • Completion of three Associate Degrees and nearly three vocational programs • Active participant in CIM’s first-ever Cal State LA Bachelor’s Degree program, where he maintains a 4.0 GPA and was featured on Fox 11 News • Over one hundred certificates and chronos from self‑help, educational, and rehabilitative programs • Leadership roles as Chairman and Co‑Facilitator in multiple groups • Community outreach, including speaking to the youth of a church, via video calls. • Numerous commendations from CDCR staff and officers for leadership, conduct, and positive influence • Received Resentencing referrals from officers who believe he is ready to return to society • Low‑risk assessments via both CSRA (score of 1) and CRA by a forensic psychologist • Parole suitability affirmed by the full panel on March 18, 2025 • Removal of his VIO and reduction to zero placement points, the lowest security level • Dozens of support letters from restorative justice organizations, universities, transitional homes, employers, family, friends, and both currently and formerly incarcerated individuals   Reda has done everything asked of him, and far more. He is ready to continue his education, contribute to his community, and live a life of purpose and accountability on the outside.   If you believe in second chances, in redemption, and in the power of true rehabilitation, I respectfully ask you to support Reda by signing this petition. Your signature could help him receive the resentencing hearing or commutation he has worked so hard to earn, and prove true, that you are not defined by your worst moment.   Thank you, sincerely, for your time, consideration, and willingness to listen to our story.