Dear FRONTLINE,
I've been on probation in Brazos County since 2001. I was out of work for almost a year. I did everything else they asked me to do (counsiling, community service, classes, etc.) but I got behind on my probation fees.
This week they notified me that I have until August 11th to pay $956.00 or go to jail. Tody is 6/17/04.
Steve
College Station, Texas
Dear FRONTLINE,
I strongly disagree with the sentence of Charles Gampero Jr., and after i, and million viewers watched, that at the end of "The Plea", so does the victim's father (Mr. Weingrad). Judge Egitto should become a movie director, not a judge, the way he scripted what he felt happened before Charles Jr. even entered his courtroom was very a mockery! I really pray that he does not get denied and spend another [year] in Fallsburg N.Y..
TJ Sila
manalapan, New Jersey
Dear FRONTLINE,
Charles Gampero has served 8 1/2 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In the 8 1/2 years he served he has been on good behavior. Mr. Gampero and his family and friends have suffered enough. Charles Gampero is a very caring, loving, individual who unfortunately was at the wrong place at the wrong time and it put him behind bars. Charles Gampero does not belong at Sullivan Annex, he belongs "home" with his friends and family who miss him very much. I hope the courts consider his release.
Sabrina Sanzone
ozone park, new york
Dear FRONTLINE,
I would like to make a donation to Erma Stewart. Her story stunned me. Does anyone have an idea on how I could go about this?
Thanks
Colin Meredith
Ottawa, Ontario |
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Dear FRONTLINE,
As a judge, and former prosecutor, who has presided over hundreds of cases which resulted in plea bargains I often wonder if my Boykin colloquy with a defendant simply encourages and perpetuates a lie which our system refuses to acknowledge. It often appears that Judges are concerned with Case Management, District Attorneys with maintaining high conviction rates, and Public Defenders with trying not to "cave in" from their heavy caseloads. The end result is "injustice" more often than Justice.
Alan Green
Marrero, Louisiana
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