Justice for Illinois Wrongfully Convicted has announced the sad news that Denny Petitt passed away yesterday in Menard Correctional Center. Denny was wrongfully convicted in 2010 of the murder of his brother. Denny’s ex-wife Donna, and daughter, Kelly, have fought tirelessly over the past six years to get his case overturned. When Kelly recently learned […]
Women Political Prisoners Suffering Inhumane Care in Iran
As Women’s Day 2016 approaches, the Iranian government continues to be cited by international bodies over its human rights abuses, particularly regarding its female political prisoners. It is estimated that sixty-three women have been executed since Hassan Rouhani’s presidency began in 2013, although sources have noted that many executions are carried out in secret, so […]
Animal Rescue Organization Opens New Chapter in Florida to Help Veterans Suffering from PTSD
To help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, a new “Paws of War” chapter has opened in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Guardians of Rescue, a nation-wide animal rescue organization, started the Paws of War program to help the men and women who have risked everything for our country by training dogs to be service […]
Toddler’s Road to Recovery Provides Hope After Suffering From Shaken Baby Syndrome
When Erica Hammel of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, received a call from her ex-husband the morning of November, 1, 2013, to let her know that their 1 year-old-son had been taken to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan at the Detroit Medical Center because he was breathing kind of funny, she did not know what to […]
The Battle of the Bulge: “A story of courage, will, discipline suffering, immense sacrifice and success”, says Rep. Perry
On January 21, 2015 Rep. Perry of Pennsylvania asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for a few minutes to remind people of the enormous courage and sacrifice of US troops at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II: “Mr. Speaker, I wish to remind everybody […]
Federal government still refusing to allow physicians in the VA to be able to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans suffering PTSD
On November 18, 2014 Rep. Blumenauer of Oregon asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for 5 minutes regard the question over the legalization of medical marijuana for veterans: “The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) for 5 minutes. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, the front page of […]
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