[This post comes courtesy of our friends at November Coalition Foundation]
Hello Friends:
Below is a sample letter that can be sent to members of the Board of Appeals (Texas) on behalf on Ty Brown as presented by the Save Mr. Brown.com group:
Dear Texas Board of Parole and Pardons,
I was stunned when I watched the 20/20 program a few weeks ago that explained the crimes and punishments of two men who appeared in front of the same judge, Judge Keith Dean. The first man, John Wood, murdered an unarmed male prostitute in the back. Judge Dean sentenced him to 10 years of probation. Mr. Wood violated probation by testing positive for cocaine, but he received a mere slap on the wristâa postcard probation.
The second man, Tyrone D. Brown, was involved in a $2.00 stick-up at age 17, and he also was given a 10 year probationary sentence. Mr. Brown violated probation for marijuana, but, instead of receiving a slap on the wrist like John Wood, Judge Dean sentenced Mr. Brown to life in prison. Mr. Brown has served over 16 years of his life sentence, and he remains in Allred Unit today.
Both Judge Dean and Dallas County District Attorney Bill Hill have agreed that Mr. Brownâs punishment was too harsh a penalty for the crime Tyrone committed. I humbly ask that you join Judge Dean and Mr. Hill in their persuasive recommendations to this Board and to Governor Perry. Mr. Brown has paid his debt to society, and he should be released immediately.
You can be assured that Tyrone will have a solid support group awaiting him after he is released. His mother, Nora, has already arranged his bedroom in anticipation of Tyroneâs arrival, and a licensed Psychologist has agreed to offer his services free of charge to Tyrone and the Brown family. With the psychologistâs professional guidance and the support of several organizations around the country that are closely monitoring this case, Tyroneâs transition into a life outside of prison walls will be made as smooth as possible.
Today, as a young manâs fate lies in your hands, I hope you will extend mercy to Mr. Brown, allow him to contribute to society, and reunite him with his family before Christmas. I sincerely appreciate your consideration.
Kind regards,
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Board of Appeals addresses:
Rissie L. Owens
Huntsville Board Office
1300 11th St., Suite 520
P.O. Box 599
Huntsville, TX 77342-0599
936-291-2161
936-291-8367 Fax
Jose Aliseda, Jr.
San Antonio Board Office
2902 N.E. Loop 410, Suite #206
San Antonio, TX 78218
210-564-3721
210-564-3726 Fax
Charles Aycock
Amarillo Board Office
5809 S. Western, Suite 237
Amarillo, TX 79110
806-359-7656
806-358-6455 Fax
Conrith Davis
Huntsville Board Office
1300 11th St., Suite 520
P.O. Box 599
Huntsville, TX 77342-0599
936-291-2161
936-291-8367 Fax
Jackie DeNoyelles
Palestine Board Office
207 E. Reagan
Palestine, TX 75801
903-723-1068
903-723-1441 Fax
Linda Garcia
Angleton Board Office
1212 N. Velasco, Suite 201
Angleton, TX 77515
979-849-3031
979-849-8741 Fax
Juanita M. Gonzalez
Gatesville Board Office
3408 S. State Hwy. 36
Gatesville, TX 76528
254-865-8870
254-865-2629 Fax
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Executive Director
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