Hello Everyone,
Yesterday, we learned from Brandon's attorney that the petition for a rehearing, filed with the 9th Circuit Court, was denied. It was Brandon's last and final legal option. This is not a surprise to us though, considering how fiercly the court condemned the prosecutorial misconduct that took place, it should be. It's just that after 15 years in this nightmare, where the system has not done one single thing to right the injustice of Brandon's sentence, we have come to expect this rubber stamping of prior decisions.
Thank you Arnold Schwarzenegger for removing the "without parole" portion from Brandon's sentence so he has a chance for parole in 10 years. (To all: Please continue to write to him to ask that he fully commute Brandon's sentence before he leaves office in January 2011.)
Fortunately, Brandon has also recently been transferred from Centinela Prison to a safer, saner yard in CSP/LAC, Lancaster. Over the years and now at 33 years old, Brandon has learned not to expect anything from our "justice" system and instead continues to be incredibly thankful for the efforts of those outside it.
Thanks and regards to all,
Gene and Janice Hein
Yesterday, we learned from Brandon's attorney that the petition for a rehearing, filed with the 9th Circuit Court, was denied. It was Brandon's last and final legal option. This is not a surprise to us though, considering how fiercly the court condemned the prosecutorial misconduct that took place, it should be. It's just that after 15 years in this nightmare, where the system has not done one single thing to right the injustice of Brandon's sentence, we have come to expect this rubber stamping of prior decisions.
Thank you Arnold Schwarzenegger for removing the "without parole" portion from Brandon's sentence so he has a chance for parole in 10 years. (To all: Please continue to write to him to ask that he fully commute Brandon's sentence before he leaves office in January 2011.)
Fortunately, Brandon has also recently been transferred from Centinela Prison to a safer, saner yard in CSP/LAC, Lancaster. Over the years and now at 33 years old, Brandon has learned not to expect anything from our "justice" system and instead continues to be incredibly thankful for the efforts of those outside it.
Thanks and regards to all,
Gene and Janice Hein
posted by Gene and Janice Hein at 9:49 AM
3 Comments:
Dear Gene & Janice,
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear that the 9th Circuit Court has rejected Brandon's final request for a rehearing. I have written an article on my blog (https://dean-connorsblog.blogspot.com) requesting that everyone write to Gov. Schwarznegger pleading with him to commute Brandon's sentence before leaving office.
My thoughts and prayers remain with you and Brandon and I still hold out hope that the governor does the right, the only, thing and minimizes this travesty.
Sincerely,
Dean Connor
Brandon's story should put fear in the hearts of all Californian parents...I never thought anything this unjust could happen to a child. I signed the petition and will be writing a letter to your Governor...
Hang in their, I hope your son gets his life back soon.
Alice
i learned about Brandon's, as well as others who was involved and prosecuted, story in one of my criminal justice class. i cannot believe that that jury bought the idea of them trying to rob the place and charge all of them with felony murder rule. i wish that you guys and Brandon won't loose hope.
take care
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