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Raymond E. Torres
19 years, 7 months
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine
In May 1995, Jose Uribe and Raymond Torres set about the task of finding a cash buyer for stolen artwork belonging to a Las Vegas entertainer, Wayne Newton. In the course of searching for a buyer, Uribe stumbled across two DEA informants. Uribe and Torres were later arrested in a reverse sting operation, by DEA agents, while trading the art to the informants for 50 kilos of cocaine supplied by the agents.
Uribe and Torres committed a crime by fencing stolen art. If the DEA had informed the FBI of the completed crime of receiving and transporting stolen property, and the FBI had arrested Torres and Uribe, justice would have been served. The two would have received sentences of 10 years or less. Instead, both were charged with "conspiracy with intent to possess and distribute" cocaine, that would bring Torres 19 years, 7 months in prison and Uribe nearly 22 years.
Torres is a first-time non-violent offender. At the time of his arrest he was 26 years old with a 9th grade education. Torres has not been idle while in prison. He has maintained clear conduct and has participated in counseling youths in drug, gang, suicide, and teenage pregnancy intervention programs. Torres has been involved in prison ministry and has completed many college, moral, career, and vocational programs, showing a sincere effort to rehabilitate himself.
Torres has worked his way from a medium/high institution to a minimum camp. He has shown that he is trustful. With 9 years left in his sentence, he was granted an unescorted furlough transfer from FCI Safford to Atwater camp and later a second furlough transfer from Atwater to camp Nellis.
Torres has proven that he is rehabilitated and that he would be a productive member of society. He has worked with airmen and civilians at Nellis Air Force Base and has received outstanding work reports. Today Torres is designated to a work cadre with the Coast Guard at Terminal Island federal prison.
Torre's family and friends are lobbying for his release under executive clemency. We are seeking support from the community, church leaders, senators, and representatives.
Please write or call your legislators, urging them to give relief to first-time non-violent offenders. If you would like to assist Raymond Torres, or send words of encouragement, write to:
Raymond E. Torres 03388-112
FCI Terminal Island
PO Box 3007
Terminal Island, CA 90731Posted 8/13/2002 - Updated 9/28/2005
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