Last Prisoner Project: Rudi Gammo Clemency Campaign: Alert

LOS ANGELES–In 2018, Rudi Gammo was sentenced to 5.5 years in state prison. His crime? Operating a city of Detroit-sanctioned medical dispensary, and allowing the caregivers who supplied the dispensary with medical cannabis to cultivate the plant in his homes.​

The same year Rudi was sent to prison, Michigan residents voted to legalize adult-use cannabis. The state’s adult-use cannabis marketplace has become a multi-billion dollar industry at the exact same time Rudi continues to languish behind bars. 

In October of 2020, Rudi—a father of three—received a call that would change his life forever. His then six-year-old son Santino had been diagnosed with leukemia and would have to begin an intensive inpatient chemotherapy course. Weeks later, in yet another tragic twist of fate, Rudi—who suffers from chronic stomach ulcers and degenerative joint disease—was infected with COVID-19.

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Earlier this year (and with the expressed support of Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald) Gammo’s legal team filed a motion ​​requesting the court set aside his guilty pleas and/or re-sentence him. Despite Rudi’s clean record in prison, his well-developed post-release plan, and the supportive family and community waiting to welcome him home, that motion was tragically denied.​

Fortunately, we have one last attempt to secure his freedom. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has the power to commute Rudi’s sentence and allow Rudi to walk free and return home to his family. We encourage you to write, call and email Governor Whitmer and her Clemency Council and urge her to grant clemency to Rudi Gammo.

HOW TO HELP: 

Rudi Gammo’s clemency application is under consideration by the relevant state authorities. Now, we need Governor Whitmer to use her power to expedite Rudi’s release. Please write or call the following Michigan officials. 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

• Governor Whitmer | 517-335-7858 | Click here for email. 

• Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist | [email protected]

• Chief Deputy Counsel Mark Totten | [email protected] 

• Deputy Counsel Singel | [email protected]

Please visit this webpage to learn more and support: https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/free-rudi