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Petition to Law Makers, Churches, general population, Elected Officials, Government, Presidents, Congress, U.S. Senate, FOX News, entertainment, CNN, NBC News, Kim Kardashian West, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfre...

Free Willie Simmons Jr.

… Saturday, journalist Beth Shelburne shared the story of Willie Simmons Jr. on Twitter in a series of … than 100,000 times. Shelburne’s viral thread reveals that in 1982, Simmons was convicted of first … sentenced to life without parole. “I was just trying to get me a quick fix,” Simmons said admitting …. ‘They kept saying we’ll do our best to keep you off the streets for good,’ he said.” Simmons was … of which were nonviolent offenses. Simmons is incarcerated at Holman, one of the most violent…

Joseph Dowdy

Boston, MA, United States

16,032

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Joseph Dowdy Boston, MA, United States
16,032 supporters
Created Dec 26, 2019

Petition to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

Willie Simmons has served 38 years for a $9 robbery

…In 1982, Army veteran Willie Simmons, was prosecuted under Alabama's habitual offender law. Mr …. Simmons he had three prior convictions, one of which was for grand larceny. He told reporter Beth … Shellbure the other two were for receiving stolen property. At the time Mr. Simmons had become addicted … without parole for stealing $9. Simmons has spent the last 38 years in prison. This is clearly a case of … cruel and unjust punishment. Over the years Mr. Simmons has filed several appeals without any legal…

Makheru Bradley

Charlotte, NC, United States

3,192,901

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Makheru Bradley Charlotte, NC, United States
3,192,901 supporters
Created Dec 23, 2019

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Petition to Alabama Governor, Alabama State House, Alabama State Senate, Kay Ivey, Richard C. Shelby, Mike Rogers, Terri A. Sewell, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Mo Brooks, Doug Jones, Martha Roby, Bra...

The immediate release of prisoner Willie Simmons!

… sentence to WILLIE SIMMONS for nonviolent petty theft, this is systemic racism. WE THE PEOPLE WILL …, all of them have been denied. I am asking that WILLIE SIMMONS BE ACQUITTED OR PARDONED IMMEDIATELY as …PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION FOR WILLIE! I'm writing you today to speak on behalf of prisoner Willie … Simmons who has been incarcerated FOR LIFE (who has served 38 years ALREADY) at William C Holman … NOT STAND FOR THIS. Simmons, over the years, has filed multiple appeals without a lawyer. However…

Alexis Dickey

Los Angeles, CA, United States

3,685

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Alexis Dickey Los Angeles, CA, United States
3,685 supporters
Created Jun 10, 2020

Petition to Kay Ivey

Free Mr. Willie Simmons, Army Veteran; Serving Life for stealing $9

… released from this extremely harsh prison sentence. Willie Simmons, a 62-year man from Alabama, has been … violent prior convictions. Simmons, an Army veteran who became addicted to drugs while assigned ….” Simmons is not denying the crime he committed that landed him in prison for life. He admitted he was … he was “trying to get a quick fix.” Simmons recalled his trial which lasted about 25 minutes. He … without parole under the habitual offender law like Simmons. However, Simmons is hoping his cruel sentence…

Victoria Johnson

Goldsboro, NC, United States

149,693

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Victoria Johnson Goldsboro, NC, United States
149,693 supporters
Created Dec 27, 2019

Petition to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States

FREE WILLIE SIMMONS IN ALABAMA

…Willie Simmons, a 62-year old man, has been behind bars in Escambia County, AL for the last 38 … in 1982 due to Alabama’s Habitual Offender law. Willie Simmons is a United States Army veteran …. Willie was drug addicted and very likely suffering from PTSD or Complex PTSD which led him to his drug … use to begin with. What Willie needed was mental health services, not a lifelong prison sentence…

Stephanie Conn

Milwaukee, WI, United States

139

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Stephanie Conn Milwaukee, WI, United States
139 supporters
Created Feb 21, 2020

Petition to Kay Ivey

Free Willie Simmons from Alabama prison

…Willie Simmons has been incarcerated for the last 38 years. On his fourth conviction, he was … in 1982 due to Alabama’s Habitual Offender law. He already had 3 prior convictions. Simmons, an … law like Simmons. It’s time for this injustice to end. 38 years is long enough for theft of $9.00…

Raymond Collier

Lehigh Acres, FL, United States

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Raymond Collier Lehigh Acres, FL, United States
62 supporters
Created Jan 16, 2020

Petition to Free Willie Simmons

Willie Simmons Alabama man serving life in prison for stealing $9.

…Willie Simmons has been in prison for 38 years for stealing $9.00 He has served his time for his … crime. Time to let him go. Beth Shelbourne recently interviewed Willie who has spent 38 years in…

Janice Alley

New York, United States

549

Supporters

Janice Alley New York, United States
549 supporters
Created Dec 23, 2019

Petition to The Governer of Alabama

I want Willie Simmons released from prison. For stealing $9 he’s been in prison for 38 yrs

…Willie Simmons (black man) who’s been incarcerated for 38 years for stealing $9. He was convicted … man currently imprisoned in one of Alabama’s most notorious prisons. She talked to Willie Simmons … Willie released from prison. He’s strong and said he will not give up on getting out one day. For … someone to endure this kind of pain is unbelievably heart breaking. Willie is in one the most violent…

Tanya Chang

Miami, FL, United States

1,150

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Tanya Chang Miami, FL, United States
1,150 supporters
Created Jun 7, 2020

Petition to Geoscientists , Geoscience Students, Academics, Geoscience Professionals, Earth and Planetary Scientists

Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences

…, Willie Simmons, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, Kendrick Johnson, Tamir Rice, Darren Rainey, Darrius…

Hendratta Ali

Hays, KS, United States

26,429

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Hendratta Ali Hays, KS, United States
26,429 supporters
Created Jun 5, 2020

Petition to Change.org

An Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to justice Everywhere.

… Please allow me the opportunity to share my plea of injustice. My name Willie E.Polite … preliminary hearing on August 22nd 1991 before judge Simmons Mr. J Johnson and his wife was never called … or subpoena by the prosecutor office but the other witness was threatened. judge Simmons stated on … trial and to get this case out of his courtroom after judge Simmons told the prosecutor they found…

Willie Polite

Philadelphia, PA, United States

1,277

Supporters

Willie Polite Philadelphia, PA, United States
1,277 supporters
Created Dec 10, 2017

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Free Willie Simmons Jr.

Willie Simmons has served 38 years for a $9 robbery

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The immediate release of prisoner Willie Simmons!

Free Mr. Willie Simmons, Army Veteran; Serving Life for stealing $9

FREE WILLIE SIMMONS IN ALABAMA

Free Willie Simmons from Alabama prison

Willie Simmons Alabama man serving life in prison for stealing $9.

I want Willie Simmons released from prison. For stealing $9 he’s been in prison for 38 yrs

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Free Willie Simmons Jr.

Willie Simmons has served 38 years for a $9 robbery

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The immediate release of prisoner Willie Simmons!

Free Mr. Willie Simmons, Army Veteran; Serving Life for stealing $9

FREE WILLIE SIMMONS IN ALABAMA

Free Willie Simmons from Alabama prison

Willie Simmons Alabama man serving life in prison for stealing $9.

I want Willie Simmons released from prison. For stealing $9 he’s been in prison for 38 yrs

Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences

An Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to justice Everywhere.

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