Free Richard Strong

In 2012, Richard Strong was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, and was sentenced to natural life, despite the lack of evidence against him. This is his story. In 2011, a man was tragically shot and murdered outside of a nightclub in Lansing, Michigan,...

Graduation by Josh Puckett

On June 18th 2019, Cotton Correctional Facility held their first ever Graduation ceremony for the graduates of Jackson Community College. Students were able to invite two guests to the ceremony which was held in the prison Gymnasium. Josh was chosen to speak on behalf...

“Who is Josh?” By Troy Leversee

I can’t tell you who that kid was that made poor choices in his childhood, but I can tell you about the Josh I met three years ago in a prison recreational gym. Having close to twenty years in myself, it was very unusual to be approached by someone who spoke to...

The Other Side Of It

I want to talk a little about my educational experience right now and its impact on why you should support my release. Let me give you a little background on college in Michigan prisons. In the 80s anyone in prison could get a degree and do it on a grant. I think it...

Josh Puckett was a Cub Scout

Josh Puckett was a Cub Scout By BTL Staff| July 26th, 2012|Opinions By Kathleen LaTosch Viewpoint He was 14 years old when his gay father died from AIDS. Six months later his lesbian mom and her partner were shot point blank by their next-door neighbor, leaving him...