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From the football field to the boardroom, discover how Kyle Kazan's journey from college athlete to real estate mogul reshaped his vision for the cannabis industry. Listen to Kyle as he reveals how he navigated the worlds of law enforcement, special education, and real estate investing before becoming a pivotal player in cannabis. His insights offer a masterclass in resilience and strategic acumen, shedding light on his success despite the daunting challenges of federal illegality and complex taxation in this emerging market. Join us as we explore the evolution of the cannabis industry, where strategic alliances and political shifts define its future. Kyle shares how collaboration with experts like Graham Farrar is essential for mastering the intricacies of cost-effective cannabis cultivation. The conversation touches on the potential impact of political dynamics, especially under the Trump administration, and how states' rights and deregulation could unfold a new era of growth. Through these insights, we uncover a landscape ripe with opportunity, yet in dire need of federal support, particularly in banking.Delve into the stories that illuminate the cannabis reform movement, such as that of Weldon Angelos, whose case highlights the urgency for justice system reform. As we discuss the broader implications of political actions by Presidents Biden and Trump regarding cannabis-related convictions, we also explore the promising future of the California cannabis market. From building consumer trust to understanding the parallels with early tech giants, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the dynamic forces shaping the cannabis sector. Plus, get a taste of personal stories that resonate beyond the industry, like the unexpected benefits of fasting inspired by social media.The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.Today's sponsor is Ringtree, the smart choice for small business phone systems. Stop using your personal cell for business! Ringtree gives you a virtual business phone number that easily forwards right to your cell. It also has 800 numbers, voicemail transcription, a virtual receptionist, and lots of other great features - all with zero hardware and instant setup.Visit ringtree.io and use code LEADLAG to save Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the annual subscription today by visiting http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive. Foodies unite…with HowUdish!It's social media with a secret sauce: FOOD! The world's first network for food enthusiasts. HowUdish connects foodies across the world!Share kitchen tips and recipe hacks. Discover hidden gem food joints and street food. Find foodies like you, connect, chat and organize meet-ups!HowUdish makes it simple to connect through food anywhere in the world.So, how do YOU dish? Download HowUdish on the Apple App Store today:

This week's show focuses on the next steps with the Boise Schiller Flexner lawsuit. Oral arguments are on December 5th, and we are joined by Jason Wild, Emily Paxhia, Erik Luna, and Weldon Angelos to dive into the details. Topics covered: * Overview of the case.* What's happening on December 5th? * Key parties involved. * Benefits of the case versus Schedule III and SAFE Banking.* Potential outcomes and timelines. Please consider supporting the case. You can donate here: https://atach.org/constitutional-challenge/

In this episode of Measured Justice, we'll be discussing criminal justice reform at the twilight of marijuana prohibition, and, in particular, securing the release of those incarcerated for non-violent marijuana related offenses. The issue has received increased attention given the sea change in state and local marijuana law occurring across the nation, as more and more states opting for regulation and taxation over crime and punishment. We are fortunate to be joined by two individuals directly impacted by the ups and downs of marijuana reform, as well as one of their attorneys: Luke Scarmazzo co-founded one of the nation's first licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in California in 2004 which he successfully operated until 2006 when he arrested by federal authorities. Although his business was completely legal in California, he was convicted under federal law and sentenced to 22 years in prison, serving nearly 15 years before his release by a federal Judge in February 2023. We are also joined by Kerrie Dent counsel with King & Spalding in its Special Matters and Investigations practice in Washington, D.C., where she focuses primarily on white collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation and internal investigations. Ms. Dent successfully represented Mr. Scarmazzo in obtaining his recent release. Finally, we are joined by Weldon Angelos, president of the Weldon Project, co-founder of Mission [Green], as well as a music producer and leading criminal justice reform advocate. Mr. Angelos received a full presidential pardon after serving more than a decade of a 55 year mandatory federal sentence for low-level marijuana transactions. This is an eye opening episode on what happens when bad drug policy goes wrong.

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Weldon Angelos from the Weldon Project joins the guys to talk about his Non-Profit a national movement to reform our country's criminal justice system, and how he's helping the fight on cannabis reform, Florida based Jushi Holdings agrees to purchase Vireo Grow in Pennsylvania for $37 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weldon Angelos from the Weldon Project joins the guys to talk about his Non-Profit a national movement to reform our country's criminal justice system, and how he's helping the fight on cannabis reform, Florida based Jushi Holdings agrees to purchase Vireo Grow in Pennsylvania for $37 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Grow Sessions, Brendan Robinson, Co-Founder of 420NJEvents and CEO, Minority Cannabis Academy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on social equity in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, “Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis Industry.”It is no secret that cannabis had an adverse impact on people of color during its prohibition period. To counter this injustice, many states have implemented social equity programs to coincide with the legalization of cannabis in an attempt to ensure that  those with marijuana offenses prior to legalization be afforded an opportunity to participate in the growing industry.In this episode of Grow Sessions, we will discuss the importance of social equity programs to the cannabis community. Some of the important topics we discuss will include: understanding what is needed to invest in a cannabis business, why funding is so important, creating pathways to careers in the industry for minorities, education for those interested in pursuing a career in the industry, why social equity needs to be addressed head on to have a national plan in place if we go federal, and much, much more.You won't want to miss this important conversation on erasing the stigma of cannabis. The Cannabis Community is a great community of people, but we're stronger together!About Brendan RobinsonHailing from the New Jersey tri- state area, Brendon attended both The College of New Jersey and Rowan University to study Accounting & Finance. Following his studies, accompanied by steady appearances on the Dean's List, Brendon embarked upon an illustrious career in banking.  Following his long-standing career in finance, Brendon boldly stepped away from his position to answer the calling of his passions- social equity, cannabis reform, and the progression of people of color. Brendon has successfully founded multiple ventures focused on erasing the stigmas of cannabis and instead using all of the amazing benefits of cannabis to heal people and communities. Brendon proudly serves on the board of The Mission Green Project alongside the Founder, Weldon Angelos. Brendon has also gone so far as to partner with REEForm Cannabis alongside Angelos to bring even more attention to the need for decriminalization of marijuana. Brendon and his work in the cannabis industry has been featured by multiple national publications such as High Times, NJ.com, Benzinga, and Northleaf East Magazine. Most recently, Brendon and his business partner Stanley Okoro were named as esteemed members of the "22 to Watch in 2022" by NJ Cannabis Insider.As an active and vocal member of the cannabis community, Brendon has also built amazing relationships with brand partners and sponsors who include TerrAscend (The Apothecarium), Columbia Care (Cannabist), Green Thumb Industries, Curaleaf, Hemper, Acreage, Earth & Ivy and Tetragram.To learn more about Brendan Robinson, 420 Events and/or MCA  please visit him at: brobinson@420njevents.com

In this episode, I talk about the penalties for violent vs. non-violet crime and cite the controversial 55 year sentence that Weldon Angelos received for selling cannabis in the early 2000s.

Weldon Angelos, is a music producer who was sentenced in a high-profile marijuana case involving mandatory minimum sentences that were presented to the United States Supreme Court.

Este es el episodio 116 de Cannabis Hispano. Si eres nuevo, bienvenido, te invito a que visites www.cannabishispano.com donde encontrarás todos las emisiones de este podcast. Te cuento que estoy abriendo sesiones gratuitas, personales, de 30 min para hablar sobre estrategias marketing, contenidos, social media o emprendimientos en la industria del cannabis. Entra a www.cannabishispano.com - sección Servicios y encontrarás toda la info. Hoy hablaremos del cannabis y autismo; además de cannabis - blockchain y Spotify versus Potify ¿Estaremos pasando por alto el THC del cannabis como tratamiento para el autismo? La Organización Mundial de la Salud estima que hasta 1 de cada 160 niños tiene algún nivel de Autismo a escala mundial. El autismo es un trastorno del desarrollo que afecta la comunicación y el comportamiento, con diferentes niveles de gravedad. La dificultad con las interacciones sociales y los patrones de comportamiento restrictivos o repetitivos son características comunes del Autismo. Ahora, investigadores de todo el mundo se preguntan si el cannabis puede tratar la afección. La planta de cannabis contiene docenas de cannabinoides, siendo el CBD y el THC dos de los más conocidos. El CBD es particularmente popular para la investigación que involucra a adolescentes y niños, porque no causa euforia. El THC, por otro lado sí lo hace, lo cual es un tabú cuando se trata niños con cualquier condición, sin importar cuán debilitante pueda ser la condición. Ahora bien, científicos en Israel determinaron que el THC puede ser un mejor tratamiento para el Autismo en adolescentes. El investigador Shani Poleg dijo a The Times de Israel que “obtuvimos hallazgos sorprendentes e interesantes. “El THC fue más efectivo. La principal diferencia fue que el tratamiento con THC, también mejoró el comportamiento social, no solo el comportamiento compulsivo repetitivo”, dijo Poleg. Reduciendo el estigmaUna cosa que vale la pena señalar es que, en un escenario perfecto, ningún paciente se vería obligado a elegir entre CBD y THC. Más bien, podrían usar ambos si se determina que ambos cannabinoides son seguros y efectivos para el paciente y el escenario particular del autismo. Sí, el THC induce euforia. Sin embargo, también lo hacen muchos otros medicamentos que se administran a los niños todos los días en todo el mundo, incluidos medicamentos que no contienen cannabis, y que se usan para tratar el Autismo. Algún día, el THC no tendrá el estigma que tiene actualmente, y padres y los médicos podrán basar sus decisiones de tratamiento en la ciencia y no influenciados por la propaganda contra el cannabis. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Bur1, THE WELDON PROJECT y THE BLACK COMICS COLLECTIVE colaborarán en proyecto de NFT para recaudar fondos e impulsar la reforma federal de cannabis en Estados Unidos.Burn1, una compañía de blockchain enfocada en la industria del cannabis, está asociando con la organización sin fines de lucro en pro de reforma del cannabis: The Weldon Project y Black Comics Collective para crear un proyecto de NFT. Combinando obras de arte originales del artista más vendido del New York Times, John Jennings, y una canción inédita escrita e interpretada por la leyenda del hip-hop Snoop Dogg, la venta de NFT generará fondos para la reforma y defensa del cannabis, esperan los organizadores.La colección Semi-Generative NFT de 4200 piezas combina una pista inédita titulada "Smokin'", producida por Weldon Angelos, con un retrato original del mismo Angelos, realizado por John Jennings, el galardonado creador de cómics. El sesenta y cinco por ciento de los ingresos se destinarán a The Weldon Project.El Proyecto Weldon fue fundado por Weldon Angelos, quien cumplió trece años de una sentencia de prisión federal obligatoria de cincuenta y cinco años por vender menos de $1,000 de cannabis. Fue indultado por el presidente Trump y desde entonces se ha convertido en comprometido por la justicia del cannabis. "Comencé The Weldon Project y lancé la iniciativa MISSION para elevar el nivel de conciencia, justicia social y equidad social en torno al cannabis y brindar alivio a aquellos que se han visto afectados negativamente por leyes injustas sobre drogas. Este proyecto NFT con Black Comics Collective and Burn1 es emocionante porque me permite avanzar en nuestra misión mientras creamos una nueva y emocionante combinación de arte, música y activismo", afirmó Weldon Angelos.Burn1 es un ecosistema de tecnologías que trabajan para integrar blockchain en la industria del cannabis y es propietaria de Burn1-Coin una criptomoneda que genera automáticamente fondos para organizaciones sin fines de lucro y personas involucradas en la reforma y la justicia del cannabis. Dona el 3% de cada transacción para apoyar a las personas y comunidades afectadas por problemas relacionados con el cannabis.Por otro lado, The Black Comics Collective (BCC) es una organización con sede en Nueva York que celebra la diversidad cultural en los cómics. Fundado por Deirdre Hollman, exdirectora de Educación y Exposiciones en el Centro Schomburg para la Investigación de la Cultura Negra, celebra y reúne a una gran comunidad de escritores, ilustradores, editores negros en los cómics.Burn1, The Weldon Project y Black Comics Collective planean lanzar cuatro NFT más con obras de arte de Jennings hasta la primavera de 2022. ///////////Spotify ganó batalla legal por uso de marca relacionada con cannabisSpotify ganó un fallo legal que impidió que una empresa más pequeña obtenga una marca comercial federal llamada: "Potify", nombre de una plataforma en línea que conecta a los usuarios con los dispensarios de cannabis medicinal.Un tribunal federal dictaminó recientemente que el nombre Potify, solicitada por una empresa llamada U.S. Software Inc., era "sorprendentemente similar" al famoso nombre de Spotify que otorgarla probablemente "diluiría" la fuerza de la marca del transmisor de música.Potify, que ofrece tanto un sitio web como una aplicación para teléfonos inteligentes, se presenta como la “forma más fácil de encontrar la mejor cannabis medicinal en segundos”. El servicio permite a los usuarios buscar tipos de cannabis y conectarse con un dispensario local para recibirlo. La empresa solicitó registrar su nombre como marca federal en 2017, pero Spotify rápidamente presentó un caso para bloquear la aplicación. En la decisión, el tribunal se puso del lado de Spotify y bloqueó el registro de Potify, dictaminando que Spotify es “una de las marcas más reconocidas en los Estados Unidos”, y que los cofundadores de Potify, probablemente habían elegido deliberadamente un nombre que sonaba similar.“Desafía la lógica y el sentido común que propongan conjuntamente un nombre muy similar sin la intención de asociarlo con Spotify”, escribió la junta.El fallo no impide que Potify continúe usando el nombre; simplemente significa que la empresa no pudo asegurarle su propio registro de marca. Spotify tiene alrededor de 381 millones de usuarios, incluidos 172 millones de suscriptores, en 184 mercados al rededor del mundo.

In 2004, Weldon Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in prison for selling $900 worth of weed. That's what you get for bringing some of the earliest hip-hop shows to Salt Lake City, Utah. A music producer who has worked with legends like Snoop Dogg, Tupac's Outlawz, Nas, and Pink,, Weldon's case became a symbol of the racism and injustice that plagues our criminal justice system. But as you'll hear in this interview, from the moment he arrived at a maximum security prison—to serve a virtual life sentence—he began advocating for himself and other non-violent cannabis prisoners. Now head of The Weldon Project, he's built a truly bi-partisan coalition—Cory Booker, Rand Paul, Charles Koch, Alicia Keys—that pushed President Barrack Obama to commute his sentence in 2016, followed by a full pardon from President Donald Trump in December 2020. In September, Weldon sent the Biden administration a letter signed by more than 150 celebrities (Drake, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, T.I.), athletes, politicians, law enforcement professionals and academics calling on the President to issue a “full, complete and unconditional pardon” to all people with non-violent federal marijuana convictions. For more on what the current administration is—and isn't—doing about cannabis, check out our recent interview with Representative Earl Blumenauer, one of the leading marijuana legalization voices in congress, in an episode titled "Is Biden Gonna Legalize or What?" PATREON Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to video shows and seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book or signature lighter. And it truly helps us make the best show possible. 

The journey of Weldon Angelos from up-and-coming music producer to a face of criminal justice reform wasn't pretty. For this podcast, Gianno has a can't-miss conversation with Weldon about the cruel and tortuous path that he endured, including a 55-year prison sentence, which finally ended with a full pardon from President Trump last year. They also discuss cannabis policy in-depth and all things criminal justice reform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Music producer and cannabis advocate, Weldon Angelos was pardoned by Obama & Trump after he was sentenced to a mandatory 55 years in prison for an ounce of Marijuana. We spoke to him about his experience. Watch the video at: podcasts.wikileaf.com

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TOP THREE 33 Out of an abundance of caution, thirty-three Navy sailors on the USS Michigan at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard were hospitalized yesterday (Monday July 12, 2021) after possible exposure to exhaust from the vessel's engine. Only two sailors reported mild respiratory symptoms. Farmers in the northern US Plains region will harvest the smallest spring wheat crop in 33 years after a severe drought, according to the US Department of Agriculture. This spring wheat accounts for a quarter of total US wheat production, meaning higher prices and shortages. A Sinaloa Cartel 'ringleader' was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for extensive fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine trafficking in Virginia, North Carolina, and California. He was ordered to pay $4.2 million and forfeit his house. And if you haven't noticed, oil prices are at a 33-month high and 33 people were injured by Chicago gunfire this weekend, which killed 13. THE COOF CONTINUES... 33 new cases in Sedgwick County (Kansas), Vancouver, Vermont 33 people fined in Lancashire for gathering under Tier 3 restrictions. Missouri Governor Mike Parson says federal door-to-door vaccination campaign is NOT welcome in the Show-Me State. A writer at The Hill actually blames the scamdemic for an increase in drownings across the States because kids were not able to be taught how to swim. WEED Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, and Senator Cory Booker are holding a press conference tomorrow (Wednesday, July 14, 2021) to unveil a preliminary version of a bill being referred to by journalists as the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act . It is expected to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, impose a federal tax on the herb and bring about restorative justice to communities affected by the War on Drugs while allowing states largely in control of how to approach legalization. Last week, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance backed by Charles Koch, Snoop Dogg, and Weldon Angelos (as previously discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 76: Thanks Your Old Pass) released a white paper urging removal of cannabis from the Schedule I classification under the Controlled Substances Act. Last Wednesday (July 7, 2021) the Nevada State Athletic Commission joined the Florida State Boxing Commission after voting to no longer discipline fighters for using cannabis. Unlike Florida, however, the NSAC - which regulates all unarmed combat including boxing, kickboxing, and MMA - will still test for marijuana to collect data over the next six months. The new policy begins tomorrow and is not retroactive. The Cannabis Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department more than doubled the maximum number of plants growers can produce, boosting the cap from 4,500 plants to 10,000 in response to concerns about supply shortage among medical patients when recreational purchases being in early 2022. Solar Therapeutics is being sued for copyright infringement, false advertising, and misappropriation of Sacha Baron Cohen's right of publicity after using a picture of Borat giving the thumbs up on a Massachusetts interstate billboard while exclaiming, "It's Nice!" Cohen's attorney claims he has never used cannabis in his life, creating Ali G to mock stoner culture, and would never participate in any corporate brand deal because it would undermine his credibility as an actor and social activist. The billboard was taken down after the brand received a cease-and-desist letter but Cohen is still seeking statutory damages, actual damages, punitive damages, and disgorgement of profits attributable to the billboard. 88,000 cases have been vacated or dismissed following the decriminalization of marijuana in New Jersey. These are the first of 360,000 cases identified by the courts to be automatically expunged under the law which became effective on July 1, 2021. Warrants for failure to appear are also being rescinded as well as related probation or pretrial monitoring. There wasa huge raid in Los Angeles this past week worth $1.19 billion linked to the cartels that resulted in 22 felony arrests, 109 misdemeanor arrests, and 19 arrests from water theft enforcement teams. 200 locations were served with search warrants and law enforcement seized 375,000 plants, 33,480 pounds of nug, 65 vehicles, 180 animals, and $28,000.  Grower-to-bowl sales will begin in California, bypassing dispensaries. States with home delivery will likely join in as it allows customers to peruse a grower's full catalog and helps the grower test new products while gathering consumer trend data. A lawsuit over spam text messages between two consumers and Eaze reached a settlement. It's the second lawsuit of this type that Eaze has faced. The first suit was filed in 2018 and sent to arbitration. This one was pending on a Supreme Court case regarding Facebook and auto-dialing telephone systems, where it was unanimously ruled that random or sequential number generators must be used. One plaintiff signed up for texts from Eaze while the other received messages becuase of a third-party error. In Oklahoma, Senator Jim Inhofe has requested $4 million in federal funds to create a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs sponsored by the Department of Justice to work with sheriffs' departments and combat the black market. Missouri Governor Mike Parson vetoed legislation last Friday (July 9, 2021) which would have allowed medical marijuana companies to deduct business expenses on their taxes, saying the decision came down to a section lawmakers included in the bill which would have provided tax relief to businesses impacted by city-or county-wide public health restrictions. KCTV5 News featured America's Hemp Academy in De Soto, Kansas which briefly discussed hemp crete and hemp flour, a great source of protein. FIRST TIME I EVER... Tonight bowlers called in to tell us about the first time they ever came outside. We want to hear from YOU for next Tokin' Tuesday's show about the first time YOU ever went to a buffet. Bonus points if it's Golden Corral. CALL (816) 607-DOOF  FUCK IT, DUDE.  LET'S GO BOWLING. Two McDonald's employees in Maine are facing drug charges after a customer found Suboxone, prescription medication to treat opioid addiction, inside her son's Happy Meal. Police say one employee sold the drugs to the other who unknowingly dropped them into the kid's meal after falling out of his shirt pocket. 52 employees were fired from Facebook for abusing their access to the social network's user data to obtain location information on women they were romantically interested in. A lawsuit filed yesterday (Monday, July 12, 2021) in California seeks potential class-action damages from Dow Chemical and its successor company, Corteva Inc., over chlorpyrifos, a widely used bug killer linked to brain damage in children. It is currently approved fro use on more than 80 crops and homes in four counties have measurable levels that are unlikely to go away on its own after 61 million pounds were applied between 1974 and 2017. Minnesota officials are asking residents not to dump their pet fish into ponds or lakes after 10 fish measuring more than a foot long were discovered during a survey. The largest was an 18-inch-long goldfish weighing four pounds. A drama department lecturer at Catholic University found Judy Garland's dress from The Wizard of Oz in a box atop some mail slots near his desk. it was gifted to the school 50 years ago by actress Mercedes McCambridge who was the university drama department's artist-in-residence. It has been examined by a Smithsonian entertainment curator and verified to be authentic. Yesterday (Monday, July 12, 2021), a realistic 3D billboard display of a calico cat officially launched in Tokyo, shown between commercials from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on a 1,664-square-foot curved LED screen where it startles awake in the morning, stands up and meows throughout the day, and lies down to fall asleep with its head resting upon its paws at night,. Italian police disguised as priests catch criminals disguised as cardinals who scammed people out of at least 1.7 million Euros by offering large loans backed by the Vatican bank. A British soldier training in California crashed through the roof of a house after his parachute failed to deploy and survived with only moderate injuries. Brooklyn-based ice cream maker Van Leeuwen and Kraft Heinz announced last Tokin' Tuesday (July 6, 2021) that it will be releasing a limited-edition mac n' cheese flavored ice cream to celebrate National Macaroni & Cheese Day, which is tomorrow (Wednesday, July 14, 2021). Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas experienced a baby boom, breaking its high-volume stretches of births record by delivering 107 babies in 91 hours between June 24 to June 28. Their previous record was 48 births in 41 hours. Two businessmen are resurrecting Noble County, Indiana's only bowling alley, 10 Pinz Pizza & Arcade of Kendallville, which closed for good in March 2021. On top of 12 lanes, they'll be adding five hatchet-throwing courts. A 33-year-old man in Norton Shores, Michigan demolishing the back steps of his house uncovered 160 bowling balls made in the 1950s and says there's still more left. Unfortunately, the balls all have spiral grooves cut into them. There used to be a Brunswick bowling ball plant in Muskegon and, according to former employees, workers used to take scrapped bowling balls to use as a cheaper alternative to gravel or sand.

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It has been a PSA worked into local news coverage on TV for two weeks straight. But of course, there are studies that show the benefits of doing the natural mammalian thing and sleeping with your newborn to balance out all the horror stories. And in those traumatic instances, almost no details are given as to what actually happened. A parent taking sleeping pills? Baby left on a couch? Blankets involved in the suffocation? A performance expert also suggests the best way to prepare your children for the future is with early specialization. Make them a master of their craft rather than a jack of all trades.  The Kansas City Mayor struck a deal with the KC Homeless Union, moving most of the campers into hotels, helping folks with very low or no income get a vacant land bank home, providing city work to those "experiencing homelessness," and setting up permanent camp locations with social services. But not all the unhoused are happy with these negotiations. Kind of like how most residents won't be happy with the Parks Board voting to change three street names to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard after they tried to pull it in 2018. And to top it all of, Missouri could give up its title as the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program as a bill setting one up just passed the Senate.  In the Top Three 33 segment, 33 people were arrested in Operation Bad Boi which targeted heroin, meth, and fentanyl in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Washington lawmakers are considering 33 new transportation fees and taxes under an update last week for the Forward Washington plan and 2021 brought Minnesota 33 speed-related road deaths. Of course, the magic number loves hot topics so there was no shortage of coof stories where it popped up: Pennsylvania vaccinates 33% of those eligible for COVID-1984 Vaccine 33 states now offer the vax to all adults California braces for a 33% drop in vaccine supply as more than 16 million become eligible to get jabbed on April 15 Maryland will see a 33% reduction in COVID vaccine allotment next week There were 33 Kung-Flu deaths in Oregon and Cambodia 33% COVID patients get neuropsychiatric diagnoses within 6 months Oh, and just because you're paranoid doesn't mean researchers at the Pentagon haven't already developed a microchip to detect when you're potentially infected with the China Virus. California could decriminalize psychedelics except for peyote because that belongs to Native Americans in an incredibly limited federal capacity. On April 28th, the voter-approved recreational amendment will finally have its day in the South Dakota Supreme Court after being declared unconstitutional by a district judge in February. Virginians will also be able to cultivate, possess and use weed legally this summer, although they'll still have to wait until 2024 for the commercial market to roll out. A recreational bill in Delaware had its first committee meeting and patients are now boycotting 4 of the 6 licensed medical facilities for peddling false narrative and offering negative testimony since the bill doesn't grandfather them in to a recreational license. That scarce mentality carried over to Alabama where lawmakers are working to ban Delta-8-THC and Delta-10-THC. Meanwhile, Massachusetts cannabiz regulators are excited to create a statewide product catalog to help cops and parents identify things they find. But the Bay State is also home to a lawsuit over impact fees which are part of the state law's "host community agreements" allowing towns and cities to take up to 3% of cannabusinesses' annual income as long as they justify why the fees are being imposed. Cannabis licensing came to a halt in Detroit due to Crystal Lowe's lawsuit in which her attorney argues the "Detroit Legacy" requirements violate equal-protection provisions of the Michigan Constitution and the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. This lawsuit was originally mentioned in Bowl After Bowl Episode 69 ★ Some Holy Somebody. Also, what happens when you get Charles Koch, Weldon Angelos, and Snoop Dogg on a Zoom call? The creation of the third national marijuana reform group of 2021, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance. Fuck it, dude. You know we went bowling! In our Gutters and Strikes segments, more than 5,000 people attended an illegal party at the Tonto National Forest in Arizona which led to seven vehicle accidents, off-highway vehicle theft, a quad collision and someone getting medevac'd out by helicopter. If they had kept it under 75, there would have been no trouble. A giant lizard swept up the supermarket with its tail, a 10-foot alligator fell asleep under a parked car, and a tortoise named Madmartigan is on the loose in Wichita. A 33-year-old woman was arrested after refusing to return $1.2 million accidentally deposited into her brokerage account by Charles Schwab. Bowlers in Houston can get their contactless Domino's pizza delivered by the R2 robot by Nuro, an autonomous vehicle that dispenses your food by putting a PIN into its touchscreen. An Illinois couple discovered a tunnel built in 1840 under their house and big congratulations to The Ginger Assassin, Anthony Neuer, who became the first competitor to clear a 7-10 split on TV in 30 years! The bowlers talk about the first time they ever went to a dance and in celebration of 4/20, next week's FTIE will be the first time I ever smoked pot. Leaving a voicemail or sending a text message with your story is a great way to contribute some value back to the bowl! (816) 607-3663

Cannabis News Update April 7, 2021 Today in the world of cannabis: New cannabis laws in New York state tangle with existing firearm ownership laws, a Michigan university becomes the first in the nation to offer a cannabis chemistry scholarship, and Snoop Dogg and activist Weldon Angelos partner with billionaire Charles Koch to push for federal cannabis legalization. The Morning Buzz presented by TRICHOMES brings you late-breaking news that tells you what's happening within the cannabis industry. Check in with the cannabis community at TRICHOMES.com

Clemency activist, cannabis entrepreneur and hip-hop producer Weldon Angelos joins the podcast for an exciting episode discussing his past, his presidential pardon and the current state of the cannabis industry.   Also featured on the show: Host Ryan Basore and co-hosts Tom Beller, founder of Real Leaf Solutions and Kevin Pybus, owner of Truu Cannabis.

After serving 12.5 years of a 55-year prison sentence, Weldon Angelos received a pardon from President Donald Trump, after a strong push for it from many, including Utah Senator Mike Lee. Waldon joins Deb and Connor to talk about his pardon. And after Weldon, Angelos Deb and Connor visit the issue of minimum mandatory sentencing. Was Weldon's sentence too much? Was it too little? How do other sentences stack up to someone who was arrested for selling marijuana? Listeners share their input as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks nodebit for making Bowl After Bowl possible and giving life to this stream!   Spencer and Laurien share stories of a Merry Christmas including the best gifts shared, frugal finds, a classic holiday movie finally seen, and the city's first snowfall.   Also, we remember folks lost around Christmas this year and send health karma to GWFF and his family. In other No Agenda Social community news, check out 33slaves.com if you haven't yet. You can make your own contributions, plus commandlinekid put a lot of work into making it happen.   A Santa of 33 yearscontinues to answer kids' toughest questions, like who his favorite reindeer is. But in humbug news, Denmark claims to have found 33 cases of the new 'rona variant and Pennsylvani ordered 33 more restaurants to close after they got caught feeding their patrons inside. Funny enough, a Pennsylvania restaurant hit with nearly $10,000 in state citations for reopening their business in May was found not guilty because apparently the governor and Department of Health's orders cannot be punished under criminal law.    We mention a Boston doctor's allergic reaction to the Moderna vaccine, how Biden's 33-year-old niece gets no jail time for Pennsylvania DUI, and Bill Gates' proposed sun-dimming technology. Yikes. Meanwhile, a high school senior in Nevada is suing after being forced to take a Critical Race Theory class forcing students to identify as oppressed or oppressors.    Lisa Montgomery's execution date is on hold because of a stay of motion since her lawyers came down with the coof. Initially, the Justice Department had rescheduled it for January 12. Her family may not admire the president, who started taking care of business when it comes to prisoners sitting on death row, but Trump is 2020's most admired man. He even gave a presidential pardon to Weldon Angelos for a federal marijuana conviction, of which he served 13 years of his sentence. A 420 POW was also pardoned under Governor Gretchen Whitmer.   Kansas City made it into a High Times headline after cops suggested pot may have caused this month's spike in fatal car crashes. A major donor to Montana's legalization initiative is facing prosecution related to campaign finance which hedges on whether or not their sole purpose is election interference. But in a sign of normalization, K-12 students in Pennsylvania can learn about making sustainable plastic out of hemp during the state's virtual Farm Show.    NORML published a list of states to watch in 2021 including the likes of Kentucky, Virginia,  Rhode Island, South Carolina, New York, New Mexico, and Connecticut, but *red book prediction*: Maryland should be mentioned in there as well.   To make Cannabis Cups happen in 2020, state dispensary workers acted as judges and shared the best their state had to offer. Next year, New Jersey will be able to participate since their constitutional amendment for a recreational market starts up on January 1st, but a bill proposing decriminalization for everyone -- including anyone under the age of 21 -- has caused a little confusion.   And lastly, CBD could be an antimicrobial treatment for fresh produce after research shows it extends the shelf life and stops mold growth on strawberries. It could prove effective for mouthwash,too.    The Washington, D.C. City Council decriminalized possession of drug paraphernalia as part of the broader Opioid Overdose Prevention Act earlier this month and signed it into law this week while the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of spiritual psilocybin use. Healthcare professionals in Canada will be able to legally use magic mushrooms too, the health minister said.    Oh, deer. A deer rescued from frozen lake in Kansas while, over the border, a deer was saved after becoming entangled in Christmas lights.  A third deer repeatedly attempted to break into a New Jersey elementary school and a mysterious gingerbread monolith showed up in San Francisco.   3-3-3 is the winning lottery number for the Pick 3, but three is also the number of weeks a Missouri woman had to agonize over her lost winning ticket before being able to claim her $180,000. The mayor of Atlantic City is hoping to cash in on Trump Derangement Syndrome by auctioning off the chance to virtually click and demolish the former Trump casino. Oh, and if you were worried about the anteater that escaped from the Taiwan zoo, it turned up safe and sound -- 3 months after its escape.   Listeners share their stories about the first time they ever choked in front of everyone and we implore you to call to answer next week's FTIE topic: the first time I ever was a patient in the hospital.   Also, you heard it here first: the next Kansas City No Agenda meetup is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 2021 at Don Chilito's. Let's support this small business mentioned on the last show in our fight for freedom!

David Gornoski starts the show with an analysis of the ongoing Big Tech censorship fiasco. Also in the show, David is joined by Weldon Angelos, who was incarcerated for a non-violent, drug-related crime and has now been pardoned by President Trump. Plus, James Lindsay, author of Cynical Theories, calls in to talk about the New York Times story of a teen who ambushed his classmate for a 3-year-old Snapchat video. Listen to the full episode for extensive discussions on criminal justice, social justice, collectivism, and more. Read James Lindsay's article at newdiscourses.com Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Two Utahns were among the list of people being pardoned by President Trump.  They are state Representative Phil Lyman and rap producer Weldon Angelos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, David Gornoski pays tribute to ex-presidential candidate Herman Cain. Picking up from where Cain left off, David says that "we should have a 0-0-0 plan--no income tax, no corporate tax, and no sales tax." How do we get out of the McWoke lie of corporate Communism? The answer lies in recognizing Jesus' transformation of history by defending the person from the mob. Also, joining David Gornoski is Weldon Angelos to discuss the release of rapper Loon who was serving 55 years in federal prison for a drug-related crime. Angelos highlights the unjust conspiracy laws that imprison non-violent offenders for decades while letting off kingpins with lesser sentences. Visit Weldon Angelos' website at theweldonproject.org Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Cannabis Is Not A Crime with Weldon Angelos from The Weldon Project. Weldon is a former music producer who worked with legends like Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur’s recording group. In 2004, Weldon became the national face of criminal justice reform after he was sentenced to a mandatory 55-year prison term for a $1000 worth of cannabis. His cause was championed by Senators Cory Booker & Mike Lee, celebrities, leading news organizations like the Washington Post & Rolling Stone magazine, and even the Koch brothers, which led to an early release in 2016 after serving 13 years of his 55-year sentence. Since his release, Weldon has become a leading activist working to end cannabis prohibition and reform our federal criminal justice system. The Weldon Project is dedicated to funding social change and financial aid for those who are still serving prison time for cannabis-related offenses. Through extensive partnerships throughout the legal Cannabis industry, The Weldon Project launched the MISSION [GREEN] initiative to is raise the bar for awareness, social justice, and social equity by providing unique ways for cannabis businesses and consumers to participate in a nationwide campaign aimed to provide relief to those who have been negatively impacted by prohibition.

Weldon Angelos was serving 55 years in federal prison for three counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and various charges related to marijuana trafficking. He only ended up having to serve 13 of those years in prison - Weldon joins us on this episode and shares his story.

Weldon Angelos from the Weldon Project joins the guys to talk about his Non-Profit, a national movement to reform our country’s criminal justice system, and how he’s helping the fight on cannabis reform, Florida based Jushi Holdings agrees to purchase Vireo Grow in Pennsylvania for $37 million. Call us 800-420-1980 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Weldon Angelos

Weldon Angelos is a cannabis activist and founder of Mission Green, a nonprofit organization working to provide assistance of all kinds for individuals incarcerated on cannabis crimes, many of whose crimes are not illegal under today's laws.   In 2002, Weldon was sentenced to a mandatory 55 years in prison for selling a few pounds of marijuana while possessing a firearm – a sentence so extreme that his judge, unable to go below the mandatory minimum, called on the president to commute Weldon's sentence. After 13 years of fighting, and many disappointments along the way, he was released in March of 2016 after President Obama commuted his sentence.    Today, his mission is clear. Help those still being affected by the unfair laws that obligated his judge to hand out his 55-year sentence, and working with legislature to change these laws moving forward.    We had a great conversation and one you will want to share with anyone you know values the freedoms we should have as citizens of this great country. 

When politicians are playing the blame game and nations are blaming nations for the COVID-19 virus, how can we avoid the accusing spirit that seems to have arisen in this global epidemic? Forbes contributor, frequent Fox News and CNBC guest, editor of Townhall Finance, Jerry Bowyer joins physicist Weiping Yu and host David Gornoski in an exciting discussion on how to overcome fear, anger, and scapegoating. Later on, Weldon Angelos, former music producer and founder of the Weldon Project, joins in to discuss criminal justice reforms with special attention on Marijuana-related non-violent crimes. All this and more in this episode of A Neighbor's Choice. Original air date: 11th March 2020.

Since walking out of prison in 2016, Weldon Angelos has dedicated his time, resources and influence to help inmates who are stuck in the same situation that he found himself in. His latest work will help inmates who are serving sentences for cannabis charges, get financial assitance while still behind bars. We had the chance to speak with Weldon about how his work with Calyx Brands will put money in the pockets of inmates, why that's important work, the status of Bad Boy Entertainment artist Loon and more. This episode is sponsored by Jade's Elevation. This episode is presented by Jade’s Elevation. Established April 20th in Memphis. TN, Jade’s Elevation is a small family urban farm that focuses on providing the best hemp products from seed to experience. Learn more about their amazing products and all the services they offer for farmers. Jadeselevation.com

Weldon Angelos was a 23 year music producer on the path, already working with legends Snoop Dogg and Tupac (Watch the "We from the LBC" video feat Weldon Angelos). Setup by the feds, he was busted selling less than $900 worth of cannabis in Utah and sentenced in 2004 to 55 years Federal time based on the statue 924(C) stacking. In May 2016 after 13 years in federal prison (including a 3 month solitary confinement) Weldon was released after many requests to the White House, support from the sentencing judge Paul G Cassel, The Constituion Project and celebrities Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg with a push by Charles Koch and Senator Mike Lee. Weldon decided upon his release that he was going to fight for the inmates he left behind, citing Luke Scarmazzo who is doing 22 years for running a dispensary in California. Mission [GREEN] part of The Weldon Project is dedicated to funding social change and financial aid for those still serving time for cannabis related offenses. Weldon continues his pursuit in cannabis by launching REEForm a California cannabis brand aimed at donating $100 (on an inmates books) per inmate incarcerated for a cannabis offense. Under the moniker "it's time for criminal justice REEForm". Distributed by Calyx Distribution, Angelos looks to provide financial relief to those still left behind bars. Kush Supply Co started a social equity program after hearing about Weldon's story and felt he should be the first recipient of it providing assistance with packaging costs. All of us in the cannabis industry need to step up, people are still serving prison sentences while we enjoy the legalization of the plant. Make sure to visit The Weldon Project and support Mission [GREEN] with a donation. Follow Weldon on Instagram @WeldonAngelos. Dispensaries check out REEForm Cannabis distributed by Calyx Distribution and on Instagram @Ree_form.

Hip Hop producer who has worked with Snoop Dogg and Tupac. Incarcerated for selling cannabis. Listen to this powerful cannastory! Reform cannabis laws!

Here is a special episode that we feel encapsulates the crazy, conflicted, funny and heartfelt charm of High and Dry. It's been an amazing first year for the podcast and we would like to thank you for your continued support as we grow this show. We promise we are working to make it bigger and better and we are looking forward to 2020. Happy New Year from the High and Dry family! List of appearances. (6:22) Mike's mountain lion story from High and Dry Episode 5: Porn, Shrooms, and Tittie Exercises (8:42) Rude Jude and the birthday toaster from High and Dry Episode 4: Rude Jude Angelini (15:58) Jason gets nudes of Mike's wife from High and Dry Episode 3: The First Time I Smoked Crack (19:38) Aubrey Marcus on psychedelics and love from High and Dry Episode 7: Aubrey Marcus (23:39) Jason and Katie go on an erotic swinger yacht from High and Dry Episode 11: I Can't Date Girls on Tinder (27:21) Buck Angel shares the emotional story of transitioning from female to male from High and Dry Episode 12: Buck Angel (33:38) David Arquette and his unique love of clowns and all things weird from High and Dry Episode 16: David Arquette (37:11) Jason fists and elf eared girl from High and Dry Episode 18: When it's Not Okay to Fight an Asshole (46:51) Dr. Drew confronts the homelessness epidemic in LA from High and Dry Episode 20: Dr. Drew Pinsky (52:12) Weldon Angelos being convicted unjustly for weed from High and Dry Episode 24: Weldon Angelos (60:12) Jason shits on a couch in Palm Springs from High and Dry Episode 32: Full Penetration—Jason's Birthday Weekend (70:18) Tounge darting butthole madness from High and Dry Episode 33: Dart Me Daddy — Mayhem Miller Pt. II (75:20) Leigh Raven shits herself in Prague from High and Dry Episode 34: Adult Film Actress Leigh Raven (79:14) Tito Ortiz agrees with Mikes take on what’s wrong with America from High and Dry Episode 36: Tito Ortiz (87:24) Renato Laranja "Squid in a washing machine" moment from High and Dry Episode 37: Renato Laranja - "A Squid in a Washing Machine"

This week Julie and Al talk with Weldon Angelos, the former music producer for Snoop Dog and Tubac Shakurs about what it was like in 2004 to become the national face of the criminal justice sentence after he was sentenced to a mandatory 55 year prison term for $1000 of cannabis plus much much moreThe PACE Radio Show is LIVE Wednedays at 8pmET - 5pmPT on PACEradio.net

The Weldon Project's founder Weldon Angelos discusses his social justice initiative Mission[Green].https://www.theweldonproject.org/Support the show

Can you imagine making a small-time sale of cannabis to someone how happened to be an undercover cop and that sale lands you a 55-year jail sentence. That happened to Weldon Angelos.in 2004, the music producer who had worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Tupac found himself in front of a judge with his life in the balance. A $350 bag of weed landed him a 55-year sentence despite the fact that judge in the case didn’t agree with the ruling.After exhausting almost all his appeals, a letter from The Constitution Project signed by 113 celebrities, advocates, former judges and prosecutors, and business leaders, that was handed to President Barack Obama urging him to commute Angelos’ sentence.Thanks to the help from The Constitution Project and Sen. Mike Lee, Angelos is a free man. He now uses his time advocating for prison reform through The Weldon Project.Their top priority now is getting Amir Muhadith from behind the wall. Muhadith is better know as former Bad Boy artist Loon. In 2013, he was sentenced to 15-years in prison for what was considered his role in a drug sale.Angelos has gathered the backing of celebrities, athletes, policitcans and advocates to sign a letter of support for his early release that will then handed to President Trump in hopes of a pardon.We recently spoke with Weldon about his time behind bars, how he got word of Amir and what prompted him to want to help, prison reform, cannabis and more.This episode is sponsored by Peake ReLeaf. Find out more at peakereleaf.com

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The United States holds 25 percent of the world's prisoners. That is not a good look for a country that aims to be a beacon of freedom around the world. Today we talk about criminal justice reform in America, and the recent endorsement by Donald Trump of the FIRST Step Act.  Weldon Angelos knows from experience, how the system works inside and out. After his 50+ year sentence was cut short by the benevolence of a prosecutor who put him away, Weldon has worked to change the way the system works. He joins the podcast today alongside Molly Davis of the Libertas Institute to talk about the what future holds for reform -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Thanks for listening to Underscored, a podcast brought to you by Young Voices. Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, and every week let’s underscore together what’s important this week that you need to know….or know more about. You can find out more about Young Voices my going to our website www.young-voices.com and on Twitter @YVADV. I look forward to hearing from you! Follow our guests Weldon at @Weldon_Angelos and Molly at @Molly_Davis_

Today on Felony Friday Weldon Angelos joins John to share his incredible story! In the 90s Weldon launched a successful music career that brought him nationwide recognition. He founded the rap label Extravagant Records and was considered an “up and coming” entrepreneur in the industry. He wrote and produced songs with many acclaimed artists, including Snoop Dogg. Then in May and June 2002, Salt Lake City police set up a series of controlled marijuana buys from Weldon. All told a Confidential Informant purchased ½ pound of marijuana from Weldon on two separate occasions. According to the CI a firearm was present on Weldon during both buys. Weldon Angelos was sentenced to a mandatory 55 years in prison for selling a few pounds of marijuana while possessing a firearm – a sentence so extreme that his judge, unable to go below the mandatory minimum, called on the president to commute his sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Weldon Angelos joins John to share his incredible story! In the 90s Weldon launched a successful music career that brought him nationwide recognition. He founded the rap label Extravagant Records and was considered an “up and coming” entrepreneur in the industry. He wrote and produced songs with many acclaimed artists, including Snoop Dogg. Then in May and June 2002, Salt Lake City police set up a series of controlled marijuana buys from Weldon. All told a Confidential Informant purchased ½ pound of marijuana from Weldon on two separate occasions. According to the CI a firearm was present on Weldon during both buys. Weldon Angelos was sentenced to a mandatory 55 years in prison for selling a few pounds of marijuana while possessing a firearm – a sentence so extreme that his judge, unable to go below the mandatory minimum, called on the president to commute his sentence.

Senator Cory Booker speaks with justice advocate Weldon Angelos about the failed War on Drugs. Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a first-time marijuana offense but had his sentence reduced after a major public campaign drew attention to the injustice of his case. This is a special episode recorded LIVE in partnership with the Center for American Progress and its podcast, Thinking Cap.

Senator Cory Booker speaks with justice advocate Weldon Angelos about the failed War on Drugs. Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a first-time marijuana offense but had his sentence reduced after a major public campaign drew attention to the injustice of his case. This is a special episode recorded LIVE in partnership with the Center for American Progress and its podcast, Thinking Cap.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Weldon Angelos join Michele and Igor LIVE from Washington D.C. to discuss decriminalizing marijuana. Booker discusses his efforts in Congress to reform outdated federal marijuana policies that predominantly affect people of color, the drastic need for real sentencing reform, and the role activists must play to get this work done. Angelos shares his own experience with harsh marijuana laws—sentenced to 55 years for a first time offense. Booker also shares his initial thoughts on Justice Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court. For more like this, check out Senator Cory Booker’s podcast “Lift Every Voice”: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lift-every-voice/id1334991206?mt=2 and follow @SmartonCrimeUS on twitter

A Mandatory Sentence is a controversial court decision setting where a judge's decision is limited by the law. Judges lose control over sentencing and cannot apply discretion given the particular facts of a case. It wont matter whether a drug defendant was a kingpin or low-level participant, if convicted for a crime that falls under a mandatory sentence a long and underserved sentence can be given. Billy Ochoa was sentenced to 326 years to life for 13 counts of welfare fraud totaling $2,100. Weldon Angelos was sentenced to 55 years for possessing a handgun while he sold $350 worth of marijuana to a police informant. Mandatory sentencing has increased the number of minorities in prison. So we must ask are these sentencing tactics keeping our streets safe? Are these laws a new way of enslaving minority youth? Would making drugs legal be a more effective way to end crime? Do all people who commit crimes deserve a second chance?