Why are the circumstances of Connies parole so unique in California?
While this suitability determination was momentous, California is one of three states where the governor has a right to disregard the state BPH. While Gov. Schwarzenegger’s record of reversal is better than his predecessor, he still does not approve most parole suitability findings. What sparked the campaign launch? I launched this campaign, www.freeconnie.com, along with my good friend Elliot Darvick, because we were both moved by Connie’s story and thought it was something the public would have interest in. Why is public support so crucial? I think increased public awareness and support will compel the Governor to give Connie’s case more than a mere cursory glance. I strongly believe that Governor Schwarzenegger is a humanist, and if he reads Connie’s story in-depth he will see it would be unjust and inhumane to deny her freedom. After all, this is a woman who has been in jail 29 years because she sat in a car. The fact is Connie’s case is why people go to law school: to promote just
