Against Wrongful Convictions and False Allegations

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Raye of hope.org is an informational site on wrongful convictions and false allegations. Our goal is to provide information and educate the public about the reality of wrongful convictions and to give the wrongfully convicted a voice.

Innocent and Behind Bars with Cancer

Larry Vanderberg's family is asking for your help. Please read a plea from Doug Tjapkes from Humanityforprisoners.org below:

"Our friend Teri, in California, has been communicating with us on a regular basis. Her husband Larry, who claims wrongful conviction and whose position is supported by HFP's polygraph consultant, is suffering from throat cancer. That would be terrible under any circumstances, but in prison the situation becomes that much worse. Now comes this message:

...we can't bring Larry home unless they grant a compassionate release. He has a staph infection that is life threatening, so only time will tell. I am praying that God will deliver him from this isolation and pain. We haven't talked in weeks. Prison rules. I am hopeful the doctor will speak words of wisdom, to sign "Do not resuscitate" if it is too late. I am heartbroken and without words. I am praying, Oh, how I am praying that he has six months! We can't understand this injustice. I know this visit with his daughter six weeks ago was a gift. May God's hand surround him in this time of solitude, as I am not able to communicate with him. Prison rules. Our family is troubled, we don't understand. Pray for Larry. He is God's child.

Obviously there's no quick answer. It's just a tragic situation, and we bring it to your attention so that you pray, not only for Larry, but for Teri and the girls, and pray for a compassionate release. Larry belongs home with his family."

Please join us in requesting a compassionate release. You can read more about Larry's story here: http://www.truthcafe.net/larryvanderberg.htm

You may contact Governor Jerry Brown by mail at:

Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160

Announcing: Freedom March 2011

In October, 2011 it is our dream to see every state in the nation filled with the cries of concerned citizens; a unified voice for freedom. The members of http://reformingjustice.com/ are organizing a nationwide March for Freedom--www.FreedomMarchUSA.org--and to date, the response has been overwhelming. However, volunteers and coordinators are needed in every state in the nation to make this March for Freedom a success.

Do your part to effect change for a better America. Volunteer!

www.FreedomMarchUSA.org

Wrongful Convictions

It's high time that we step back and take a long, hard look at our justice system. There are far too many men and women being exonerated after wrongful convictions. Just Google the term - wrongfully convicted exoneration in 2008 - and you will find no less than a dozen people who have been exonerated this year!! Also, you will find that together they have had over 100 years of life stolen by a system that promises JUSTICE FOR ALL.

-C.H. 2008

Please note that we are still adding information and cases to the website. So remember to check back often. If you have any suggestions, or if you or a loved one has been wrongfully convicted or falsely accused, and you want to tell your story, feel free to let us know on the Contact Us page.