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October 30, 2012
The Honorable Barack Obama
RE: Federal Prisoner Ramiro R. Muniz (40288-115)
Dear President Obama:
As a disabled USMC Vietnam veteran, I salute you for your outstanding service to our great country, and as a senior citizen, I know you are doing your very best, to make life better for mine and all other generations.
I was born and raised in South Texas, 22 miles from where attorney Ramsey Muniz (#40288-115) is from. I am writing you, in hope and prayer you will show Mr. Muniz and his family mercy by commuting his life sentence without possibility of parole, as soon as possible.
Thousands of Americans have supported Mr. Muniz's release since he was sentenced, in 1994. The once-prominent attorney, civil rights advocate and Texas gubernatorial candidate was first convicted, in 1976, for participating in or at least knowing about a conspiracy to sell marijuana. The counsellor was again convicted, in 1994, for participating in or at least knowing about a conspiracy to sell cocaine.
There was no violence involved in either case, and Mr. Muniz was never accused of selling any drugs nor of carrying or using any weapons. Nevertheless, federal prosecutors counted his 1976 conviction, as "two strikes," so he could be imprisoned for the rest of his life after his 1994 conviction ("strike three"). His 1994 co-defendant, Juan Gonzales, had prior convictions, but he was only sentenced to 14 years and is now free.
After almost 20 years of imprisonment, the disabled inmate will turn 70 behind bars this December. A 14-year sentence for the non-violent offense Mr. Muniz and his 1994 co-defendant were convicted of does not seem cruel or unusual, but life imprisonment with no possibility of release does, and Mr. Muniz did not have three convictions, to justify this severe sentence, in the first place.
And as in your legal and political career, Mr. President, Ramsey Muniz was an excellent citizen, leader and role model for young Americans to emulate when he ran for Governor of Texas, as an attorney and community activist in the Seventies. This Christian gentleman gave many of our kids new hope, to the extent they were inspired, to work hard, stay in school, go to college and otherwise contribute to society, as adults.
In high school, Mr. Muniz earned a football scholarship, to Baylor University, and the aspiring Corpus Christi athlete went on, to become a Baylor football coach, as he worked his way through law school. Mr. Muniz was never considered a "career criminal," nor a threat to anyone, in or out of prison. In fact, Mr. Muniz is considered a model prisoner who even feels it his duty, to help prison authorities deal with restless inmate problems.
There are so many more good things to say about Ramsey Muniz, Mr. President. Suffice it to say, thousands of Americans across the nation who have been following his plight would be totally elated, if you commuted Mr. Muniz's sentence, so he can return, to Corpus Christi and live out his life with his loving family.
Because of their faith in God, his family and their local supporters have been hoping, praying and working daily for Mr. Muniz's release ever since he was so abruptly taken from them, in 1994. We will all forever be indebted to you, if you honor this great faith by commuting Mr. Muniz’s severe sentence, as soon as possible, Mr. President.
Sincerely,
Ruben Barrera Botello, JD
cc: Ronald Rodgers, U.S. Pardon Attorney
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Director, National Legal Defense Team for Ramsey Muniz
Pennsylvania Director, National League of Latin American Citizens
Office of the Pardon Attorney
1425 New York Avenue, N.W.
Suite 11000
Washington, D.C. 20530
October 20, 2012
The Honorable Barack Obama
Dear President Obama:
Although I have been judicially confined in the prisons of the United States of America for nearly 20 years of my life, I continue to believe that history will one day affirm your re-election as President of the United States of America.
It is a well-known historical fact that as a graduate from Baylor School of Law and a practicing attorney for many years, I was and continue to be an advocate of human rights. This issue is one which has been a mainstay of your presidency.
Statistically, it is now a known political fact that Mexican Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Chicanos will be the ultimate deciding political factor of this presidential election and all future national and state elections in the United States of America. This population change has created a new direction for humanity never before seen.
Because of my present incarceration for nearly 20 years I am ineligible to vote. However, I am advocating that all Hispanic and Latino national organizations and individuals support you and vote for your re-election.
This will be an election like no other. Together with Mexican Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and all Americans, we shall recreate national political history today and in the future.
I wish you great success and may God bless you and your loving family.
Very truly yours,
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
National Committee to Free Ramsey Muniz
October 20, 2012
The Honorable Barack Obama
Dear Mr. President:
We have struggled for many years to free Ramiro "Ramsey" Muniz from imprisonment for a 1994 conviction and excessive sentence of life without parole for a non-violent drug offense. Ramsey and his family and friends have endured pain and suffering as a result of nearly 20 years of suffering. He is now turning 70 years of age and we refuse to let him die in prison.
Wrong perceptions, judgment, mistakes, withholding evidence, and Ramsey's political background contributed to his convictions. He was a community activist during the Civil Rights and Chicano Movements. Ramsey raised the political consciousness in Texas and the Southwest. He enabled many to gain a political voice and seek public office at local, state, and national levels. He incurred legal problems as a result of this activism.
We have fought this case for many years, and all appeals have been exhausted as the law did not work in our favor. We now seek your assistance and we ask that you grant Ramsey Muniz a Commutation of Sentence on humanitarian grounds.
We believe in your leadership and we ask that you help free an innocent
man so that he can be reunited with his family once again. To learn more about Ramsey Muniz, go to www.freeramsey.com.
Very truly yours,
National Committee to Free Ramsey Muniz
PMB 216 5403 Everhart Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
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