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Freed from a double-life sentence, a long-imprisoned New Yorker urges Albany to find relief for others

May 19, 2022, Arun Venugopal, Gothamist

^{Gregory Mingo, 69, served nearly 4 decades in prison before former Gov. Andrew Cuomo commuted his 50-year sentence. Mingo was convicted in the 1980 murders of Queens residents James Parker and Karen Sheets. He has always maintained his innocence.}
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Crime victims groups push parole overhaul in New York

Signers on the letter first shared with POLITICO argued that victims are not always served by the harshest punishments

April 25, 2022: Erin Durkin, POLITICO Pro

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Lawmakers must reconvene and pass parole reform for community safety

July 30, 2021: TeAna Taylor, The Daily Gazette, Guest Column

Photographer: Mark Mahoney

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In Final Week of Ny Legislative Session, Crime Survivors & Victims’ Rights Advocates Join NYS Lawmakers to Urge Passage of Parole Justice Measures

June 7, 2021: Albany, NY

watch press conference here

photos available here

Participants Highlight The Importance Of Passing The Fair & Timely Parole and Elder Parole Bills to Victims & Survivors

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In Final Week of Ny Legislative Session, Crime Survivors & Victims’ Rights Advocates Join NYS Lawmakers to Urge Passage of Parole Justice MeasuresRead More

Survivors of Crime Can Speak for Ourselves – Pass Parole Reform

June 28, 2021: Melissa Tanis, AMNY

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Parole Changes In The Spotlight As New York’s Legislative Session Ends

June 8, 2021: Darrell Camp, WSKG/NPR/PBS

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