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While DeAngelo McVay was into the second decade of serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, years of transformative work leads to a miraculous pardon by the Governor of California. www.BeyondTheShackles.org

Seventeen years into serving a 37-years to life sentence for a murder he did not commit, DNA evidence surfaces that proves Reggie DeAndre Mallard's innocence. Listen to why he was not able to walk free until he plead guilty to a lesser charge, while he also agreed to take two strikes against his record. www.BeyondTheShackles.org

Although Floyd Wright came from a family that provided love and a strong spiritual foundation, the allure of the streets and gang life would eventually pull him into a life of crime that would result in a 22-year sentence in a maximum security prison at the age of 17. After his release, Floyd has now dedicated his life to go into juvenile detention centers to encourage, train and empower youth, just as he had received encouragement and training behind bars to prepare him for a successful life outside of prison walls. www.BeyondTheShackles.org

Due to a false accusation, Sharon Reardon was convicted to serve time in a maximum security prison. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, prison ended up being the place where she was able to make a shift into a life of sobriety, inner healing and service to instill hope in other women behind bars. After release, Sharon continues her humanitarian work to those who are incarcerated, as well as to others in her local community. www.BeyondTheShackles.org

At 18 year-old, Travielle Pope was sentenced to a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole. Into the second decade of serving his time, years of transformative work and displays of consistent leadership leads to a miraculous pardon by the Governor of California. www.BeyondTheShackles.org