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This letter is written on behalf of Kemba N. Smith and my strong belief that she was denied justice when she was sentenced to 24.5 years for, what was described by the federal Prosecutor as, a "minor player" in a drug conspiracy case.
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www.informationman.com/kemba1.htm
www.informationman.com/kemba1.htm
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Apr 2, 2009 ... Kemba Smith was sentenced to over 24 years in prison. .... trio decided it would be the best thing to do – not only to help Kemba's case, ...
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www.indianapolisrecorder.com/articles/2009/04/02/news/d...
www.indianapolisrecorder.com/articles/2009/04/02/news/doc49d4e398068b9472711952.txt
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Many oppressed by mandatory minimum sentencing; Kemba Smith freed by Clinton; Steve Schell; January 2001 ... The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund took her case pro bono in 1996. Director Elaine Jones said it was a dramatic example of the need to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences.
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www.afn.org/~iguana/archives/2001_01/20010115.html
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Kemba Smith is a young African-American woman serving 24.5 years in prison for playing a small role, under duress, in a drug For more information about Kemba's case, write Kemba Smith Youth Foundation, POB 2455, Richmond, VA 23218. Write Kemba at Kemba Smith, #26370-083, Pembroke Station, Danbury, CT 06811.
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www.womenprisoners.org/fire/000455.html
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The end of Kemba Smith's nightmare; Newspaper article from: Michigan Chronicle ; ...Chronicle 01-23-2001 The end of Kemba Smith's nightmare By George E. Curry...on my laptop computer to see if Kemba Smith, whose case we had championed...minimum prison sentences.
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www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-551757.html
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Ever since her case was featured in a 1996 issue of Emerge magazine, Kemba Smith has been a cause celebre whose supporters--perhaps simplistically--proclaim her a blameless victim. Her parents crisscross the country, telling her story to anyone who might listen.
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www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46891-2000Feb13...
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46891-2000Feb13.html
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Kemba Smith recently graduated from Virginia Union University. She now plans to attend law school. That’s not remarkable in itself. ... At Emerge magazine we took on the case of "Kemba’s Nightmare," publicizing her plight and the courageous work of her parents, Gus and Odessa Smith of Richmond, Va. Elaine Jones had...
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www.finalcall.com/perspectives/kemba_smith05-28-2002.ht...
www.finalcall.com/perspectives/kemba_smith05-28-2002.htm
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WASHINGTON (NNPA)— Kemba Smith, whose case became a primary symbol for the struggle against mandatory minimum prison sentences, is now working to associate her name with another cutting-edge issue: the repeal of a section of the Higher Education Act that blocks thousands of college students from receiving federal aid...
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www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_501.shtml
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The only child of professional parents in a suburb of Richmond, VA, Kemba Smith lived a sheltered life. Her parents made strict curfews and rules. She was not allowed to date until she was a high school senior. At Hampton University, Kemba met Peter Hall, who was well-known on campus but not a student.
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www.hr95.org/smith,k.htm
www.hr95.org/smith,k.htm
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