PRISON FELLOWSHIP: Generation Opportunity

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A Life Restored

At 23 years old, Weldon Angelos had found himself behind bars facing a 55-year sentence as a first time, nonviolent offender.

He was resigned to his fate that he would not be released until he was at least 79 years old.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 24, 2016
Families Against Mandatory Minimums | Generation Opportunity | Helping Families | mandatory minimums | Weldon Angelos

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