Robert, This is outrageous. Why does the parole board not follow the law? Terminal illness early release is the law?? The people of California should know what is happening, so thank you for your witness and testimony. This man was a son and a friend, and perhaps a brother, a dad, a cousin and most defintely a child of God. The crime and sentence have nothing to do with the human right to die with dignity. Sincerely, Father John
Hi Pablo! I transcribed your letter, I hope I did not make mistakes, as I am Italian my English it is not perfect. I am sorry to read that they denied your Parole. I can imagine how much important it was for you after more than 40 years in prison. Unfortunately, joining a gang at just 11 years old is a life-destroying experience. I believe it is impossible to develop a balanced personality when you grow up in such a negative environment. In the last sentence of your letter, you say that you still have faith in God. This is a beautiful feeling. We all need God's help, forgiveness and mercy. God is particularly close to those who have had a hard life due to unfortunate conditions in life. I will pray for you if you want. If you want you can answer me through the site betweenthebars.org., where I read your letter. I could tell you something about my country and culture. Best regards. Alberto (Italy)
This is Ben Jeffers from the Prison Mathematics Project. I wanted to let you know that we have paired you with a mentor and they will be reaching out soon, possibly through betweenthebars. I'd never heard of this site before so I wanted to test out writing a message to you on here, I'll also respond with a physical letter.
Dear Robert, just a note that I got your message, thank you for informing me so quickly and I hope you are okay and don't lose your fighting spirit. Love, Julia
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I transcribed your letter, I hope I did not make mistakes, as I am Italian my English it is not perfect.
I am sorry to read that they denied your Parole. I can imagine how much important it was for you after more than 40 years in prison. Unfortunately, joining a gang at just 11 years old is a life-destroying experience. I believe it is impossible to develop a balanced personality when you grow up in such a negative environment.
In the last sentence of your letter, you say that you still have faith in God. This is a beautiful feeling. We all need God's help, forgiveness and mercy.
God is particularly close to those who have had a hard life due to unfortunate conditions in life.
I will pray for you if you want.
If you want you can answer me through the site betweenthebars.org., where I read your letter.
I could tell you something about my country and culture.
Best regards.
Alberto (Italy)
This is Ben Jeffers from the Prison Mathematics Project. I wanted to let you know that we have paired you with a mentor and they will be reaching out soon, possibly through betweenthebars. I'd never heard of this site before so I wanted to test out writing a message to you on here, I'll also respond with a physical letter.
Thanks,
Ben
just a note that I got your message, thank you for informing me so quickly and I hope you are okay and don't lose your fighting spirit.
Love, Julia