Reasons for attending the hearing

Most of the time a hearing for someone in prison over 20 years is attended by a small number of family members, plus anyone wanting to speak against parole. When a large number of people in support of the prisoner show up at a hearing, the Parole Board takes note. One thing is that the prisoner's ability to reenter society is affected by the number of people willing to support him/her. Second, the way some prisoners are spoken to gives the impression that the Parole Board is used to speaking at prisoners with no one of consequence present, and everyone knows a person's words are more respectful in public than in private. And third the Parole Board and Governor need to visibly see that there is a large number of their constituents who believe the State has unjustly imprisoned a man for 25 years.

We want to ask that you seriously consider and make a commitment to yourself to take the day off and attend this hearing. Let us know you are interested in attending and we will arrange car pooling. Don't be intimidated. Most people attending with you will not have ever attended a parole hearing, either. Though this will be a foreign environment, you will be amazed at the sense of unity among us as we see Temujin through this. Just click the link below:

Yes, I want to go to Temujin's hearing. I would like to travel with others

It is a simple act on your part when, taken together, may make a substantial impact on the parole board and assistant attorney general. Spending a day with other concerned individuals in the car, during the breaks, discussing it on the way home, etc., will leave its mark on you for the rest of your life.

What this is and what it is not

This is not a "parole hearing" in the usual sense. To quote Ross Parker, Temujin's attorney for the past two years, "What we are seeking is clemency; not parole.  Specifically reprieve, which would wipe out his conviction. We will argue for his innocence but we have to give reasons to release him independent of the innocence claim." This will be based on many things, including his time served, his record as a model prisoner, and the extensive support network awaiting him.

Please make a decision today!