Parole for Sundiata Acoli
Sundiata is a father and a grandfather. He is 73 years old and has been incarcerated for 36 years, half of his life. Elderly prisoners' recidivism rates are almost nonexistent. In addition, Sundiata's prison record has been impeccable. He has worked with the community, both inside and outside prison, and helped facilitate educational dialogue among high school, college and prison students.
We believe his record, his time served, his age and his work in the community provide more than enough reason to grant him parole in February 2010.
Sundiata is a father and a grandfather. He is 73 years old and has been incarcerated for 36 years, half of his life. Elderly prisoners' recidivism rates are almost nonexistent. In addition, Sundiata's prison record has been impeccable. He has worked with the community, both inside and outside prison, and helped facilitate educational dialogue among high school, college and prison students.
We believe his record, his time served, his age and his work in the community provide more than enough reason to grant him parole in February 2010.
New Jersey State Parole Board
P.O. Box 862
Trenton NJ 08625
Chairwoman Ross:
I am writing this letter concerning Sundiata Acoli, NJ#54859/Fed#39794-066, who is eligible for parole February of 2010. I strongly encourage you to grant his parole request.
Sundiata%u2019s age is a strong reason to grant parole. In January 2010, Sundiata will be 73 years old. He has been incarcerated for 36 years and has served his sentence. Elderly prisoners%u2019 recidivism rates are extremely low and they are highly unlike to commit a crime once released. In addition, elderly prisoners require more intensive medical care to remain healthy, which is an added cost to the prison system.
Sundiata%u2019s prison record has been impeccable. Not only has he not had any violations or write-ups in decades, he is a talented painter, writer and educator. He has worked with high school and college classes across the country, providing information and insight, as well as providing support to other prisoners who want to further their education.
Sundiata himself has a very impressive educational and work background, having worked at NASA in the 1960s as a computer program. He left that job to travel to the South to register Blacks to vote during the Civil Rights movement.
Sundiata has expressed remorse for his involvement in the circumstance that has led to his incarceration. I believe with all of my heart that if he is released, he will be an asset to the community, one that is sorely needed.
Sundiata is a father and a grandfather, and his greatest desire is to get to watch his grandchildren grow up. Please help fulfill that desire.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
Sincerely
please release sundiata acoli
There is so much substantial evidence that invalidates the ruling to imprison him. As a fellow black man and fellow alum of Mr. Acoli's alma mater Prairie View A&M University I stand by him 100%
Mr. Acoli, has worked diligently to assist our organization with our mission to prevent violence in the urban communities. In addition, I have observed him to be a caring and a well poise senior citizen model prisoner. I strongly implore the Parole Board to grant him parole; and allow him to return to his community where his full development will be an asset to improving the quality of life.
Mr. Alcoli has been a model prisoner and is not a threat to the community.
I can see not reason not to parole Mr. Acoli.
Sundiata is obviously doing good works in prison and he would be able to do even more for the community if he were released.
Our program supports the release of Sundiata Acoli/Clark Edward Squire. He would be an asset to the community and programs such as ours.
Please release Sunsdiata Acoli, enough is enough!
The stories of COINTELPRO's involvement in the manufacturing, doctoring, concealing and manipulation of evidence to make sure that men such as Sundiata Acoli are kept off the streets and behind bars are legendary. Let Brother Sundiata go.
Free him.
LET HIM LIVE OUT THE REST OF HIS DAYS HOME FREE WITH HIS FAMILY
Free Him!
i am 36. sundiata has been down for 36 years. i was born in 73, sundiata is 73. if u can't release him for him, release him for me!
Please let him out, let him live his remaining years outside the prison walls. He has spent over three decades in containment. He helped others who has since been freed of their crimes because they served their time. Let his eyes venture into the free world, let him feel his freedom again. Please let him live outside prison walls. Thanks
Free Sundiata Acoli !!!!!
Free Sundiata!!
Please parole Sundiata.
Sundiata has been a model prisoner and will never change his offense. Let him live out his remaining years outside the prison walls.
In many ways our country has moved forward and is better able to respect diffrences. On the other hand this situation simply scares me because of this new wave of nonconformist minorities. The non-progrssive ways of thinking have already hurt our country for to many years. I feel like its time to change our patterns and work for a better community. When Sundiate Acoli joined the Black Panther party he wanted social justice and freedom something we are all looking to get in this country. I hope you understand that many of us want justice! Regards, Raquel
People like Mr. Acoli are elders that have much to teach us. Please let him out!
It's time to bring Sundiata home!
If, you don't want to come back in your next life in an unfortunate form, please help yourself and have mercy on Mr. Acoli, and our Country as a whole. He's been in jail too long as it is. Just trying to help out, myself, by making sure you, who so ever you are, know. And now, you do not have any excuse as far as doing the Right Thing/Thang Towards Mankind as a whole, and Mr. Acoli in particular. Sincerely, Mr. Carl Jerome Neal 757-560-5742 http://www.MisterBoy.com
Thirty-six years is long enough! Release this elder now. I visited Sundiata in prison in Marion and Leavenworth when I was in law school, at the beginning of my career. I have now been a lawyer for over 26 years. Justice demands his release now.
Sundiata is no threat to society so keeping him incarcerated serves no good purpose. He would serve a better purpose in society communicating his life of good works to young people.
This man should be released, he has earnt parole and could be much help to the community if released.
I am adding my voice towards granting parole for Sundiata Akoli. Thirty-eight years is long enough; let him spend time with his family. We need those prison cells for the REAL criminals in America.
FREE 'EM ALL.
Sundiata’s age is a strong reason to grant parole. Sundiata is now 73 years old. He has been incarcerated for 36 years and has served his sentence. Elderly prisoners’ recidivism rates are extremely low and they are highly unlikely to commit a crime once released. In addition, elderly prisoners require more intensive medical care to remain healthy, which is an added cost to the prison system.
Free sundiata and all political and social prisoners.
