Last Prisoner Project

The Roll-up #214: Let’s get Mom out of prison

This week: Last Prisoner Project attorney Chiara Juster joins us to discuss a pressing case for one mother's freedom. The…

3 years ago

This plumber was sentenced to 12 years for growing marijuana in legal state. How is that possible?

Outdated drug war laws and a secondary offense led to Thomas Laverty's outrageous sentence. The post This plumber was sentenced…

4 years ago

How Corvain Cooper went from life in prison to presidential pardon

Corvain Cooper was a non-violent cannabis prisoner until he received a presidential pardon. Learn more about his story on Leafly.…

4 years ago

He was serving life sentence for cannabis. Then he got a phone call from Ivanka Trump

Craig Cesal is living proof of how ludicrous America's war on drugs became. The post He was serving a life…

4 years ago

Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories

On his final day in office, Donald Trump pardoned 12 federal marijuana prisoners serving outrageous sentences. The post Trump pardoned…

4 years ago

America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom

After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack's cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. The post America’s longest-serving…

4 years ago

The Roll-up #172: Free the Old Guy, Part II: He’s Coming Home

Richard DeLisi was sent to prison decades ago, caught in a marijuana sting operation. He'll finally walk free next month.…

4 years ago

America’s longest-held cannabis captive Richard DeLisi will be set free in December

Richard DeLisi was sentenced to 98 years in prison for marijuana trafficking in Florida. He'll be freed early in December…

4 years ago

You can help free America’s cannabis prisoners. Here’s how

Yes, people are in prison just for marijuana. Here are their names and what you can do to help release…

4 years ago