The struggle continues!
Another year has passed and our elder, our brother, our comrade is still behind bars.
Let’s all commit to renewing our efforts for 2023.
Here are several ways that you can help today:
1. Sign the petition
2. Send a digital letter to Newsom
3. Call Governor Newsom
Call 916-445-2841
Press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish
Press 6 to speak with a representative and wait for someone to answer (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm PST)
Use this script:
“Hello, my name is ________ and I’m calling to encourage Governor Gavin Newsom to commute the sentence of prisoner Ruchell Magee #A92051 #T 115, who has served 59 long years in prison. Ruchell is 83 years old, so as an elderly prisoner he faces health risks every day from still being incarcerated for so long. In the interests of justice, I am joining the global call for Ruchell’s release due to the length of his confinement and I urge Governor Newsom to take immediate action to commute Ruchell Magee’s sentence.”
4. Email Governor Newsom
Go to gov.ca.gov./contact
Navigation: Under “What is your request of comment about?”, select “Clemency – Commutation of Sentence” and then select “Leave a comment.” The next page will allow you to enter a message, where you can demand:
Commute the sentence of prisoner Ruchell Magee #A92051 #T 115, who has served 59 long years in prison. He was over-charged with kidnapping and robbery for a dispute over a $10 bag of marijuana, a substance that is legal now and should’ve never resulted in a seven-years-to-life sentence. Ruchell is 83 years old, so as an elderly prisoner he faces health risks every day from still being incarcerated for so long.
5. Write to District Attorney Gascon
District Attorney George Gascon
211 West Templet Street, Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Write a one-page letter to D.A. George Gascon requesting that he review Ruchell’s sentence due to the facts that was over-charged with kidnapping and robbery for a dispute over a $10 bag of marijuana, a substance that is legal now and should’ve never resulted in a seven-years-to-life sentence. Ruchell’s case should be a top priority because of his age (83) and the length of time he has been in prison (59 years).
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For more information visit FreeRuchellMagee.org