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New Developments for Perversion of Justice’s Hamedah Hasan
There have been more developments in the case of Hamedah Hasan - the woman profiled in last year’s Media That Matters Film Perversion of Justice.
Filmmaker Melissa Mummert sent us a note about it on Facebook:
the judge ruled she should serve 12 years. With 16 years served, she should get out this Monday. Remember, this is for a first time, non-violent offense. She helped her cousin who was a drug dealer with some wire transfers. After getting a double life sentence under mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws, Hamedah’s sentence was eventually reduced to 27 years. Thanks, all!
But there is still work to do. Hamedah’s commutation request is still in doubt so it’s a great time to get involved! Follow Melissa Mummert as she updates Hamedah Hassan’s status on Twitter.
Check out ways you can take action on the issue of mandatory drug sentencing!
Published on June 23, 2009
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