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Prentice Ponds Spends His 50th Birthday in Prison Waiting for Justice

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Prentice Ponds Spends His 50th Birthday in Prison Waiting for Justice 23rd April 2023 was supposed to be a joyous day for Prentice Ponds and his family. After all, it was his Golden Jubilee, i.e. 50th birthday. However, he was forced to spend this important day away from his family, in prison due to the biased justice system. Sentenced to Life + 25 years on the bogus charges of assault and robbery, Mr. Ponds is awaiting his chance at a fair trial. His family and local organizations such as Gloria’s Angel B.O.W and NAACP Tulsa chapter are working hard to bring him home. But the legal system fails to provide him and his family the justice they deserve. The Truth Behind the Case of Prentice Ponds Court convicted Prentice Ponds for Life+25 years. But did he really deserve this sentence? Prentice Ponds filed for an insurance claim when an unknown driver damaged his parked vehicle. However, instead of looking into vehicle damage, the insurance investigator tried to threaten him w...

Stop Corruption in the Criminal Justice System

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  The justice system is supposed to ensure everyone is treated equally without bias and gets access to timely justice. But prevalent corruption in the US criminal justice system has a corrosive effect on society. This is the reason why innocent people like Prentice Ponds suffer in imprisonment without getting a chance at a fair trial. How Corrupt Justice System Affects the Community Corruption is the leading reason why legal offices and the police force violate human rights. From bribery to extortion, abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and fraud, there are many ways how corrupt officers in the justice system make it difficult for innocent people to get a fair trial. Therefore, corruption ruins the dynamics of a society, depriving people of their basic rights. Police officers and other officials associated with the criminal justice system can treat people unfairly without accountability. What Went Wrong in Prentice Ponds Case The case of Prentice Ponds is an example of how a co...

Black Girl Magic Moment

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 Black Girl Magic Moment Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson - First African American Woman  United States of America Supreme Court Justice LISTEN! In case you have not heard the NEWS! Perhaps you have been buried in work, returning phone calls or replying to emails. But I can't keep you in the dark on this one!  Those of you who have been in the know, I am not sure how you are feeling right now but the 918 Lady Business Blogger is feeling GOOD! What a fantastic moment in our history to witness: The very FIRST African American Woman United States of America Supreme Court Justice, Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson! YES! YES! We are starting this year off grand style like.  Note this date on your calendar, in your journal or family Bible, April 7, 2022. Or wherever you keep a list of all of your important dates. Watching the Senate vote from the Roosevelt Room of the White House with President Joe Biden, Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson witnessed the confirmation of her nominat...

We Stand with Prentice Ponds!

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  We Stand with Prentice Ponds! We Stand with Prentice Ponds! Refocused and Informed Radio Talk Show hosts Angela K. Chambers and Sondia O. Bell spoke with Prentice Ponds via a telephone call from prison and his story shook listeners. Now, if you haven’t heard the story, Prentice Ponds it's in prison for Life plus 25 years in Oklahoma. What’s the Actual Case? The general public heard gut-wrenching testimony from Prentice, bringing the Hosts to tears. To hear of such railroading in the 21st century is very painful. This is why we can’t stress enough the importance of raising voice for the innocent man. What's important to remember: Prentice Ponds was in his own home when he was attacked Prentice Ponds didn’t have a fight and rather defended himself against the Insurance Investigator The Insurance Investigator did not want to press charges The Tulsa Metropolitan Area - Compliance, Steve Colburn, wanted Prentice Ponds to be prosecuted The police investigated and did not charge Pre...