I have done a number of prior posts about the criminal justice activism of Kim Kardashian because I have long thought that a huge celebrity with a huge following (and a huge bankroll) could have a huge impact in this space. And these recent (entertainment) reports suggest Kimme's impact is continuing to grow:
From TMZ, "KIM KARDASHIAN HELPED FREE 17 INMATES IN 90 DAYS ... Reuniting Them with Families"
From Elle, "Kim Kardashian West Is Producing an Oxygen Documentary on Criminal Justice Reform"
Here is an excerpt from the second of these pieces:
Kim Kardashian West is continuing her commitment to bettering the criminal justice system with a new two-hour documentary. According to a press release sent to ELLE.com, the reality star will executive produce the Oxygen film, working title Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project, which aims to capture her, "efforts to secure freedom for Americans who she believes have been wronged by the justice system." It also promises "exclusive, never before seen look inside her mission to tackle one of America's most controversial subjects."...
On Friday, Kardashian West tweeted that she'd helped secure the release of another low-level drug offender from prison."We did it again! Had the best call w/this lovely family & my attorney @msbkb who just won release for their loved one Jeffrey in Miami," she wrote on Twitter. "He served 22 years of life sentence for low level drug case. He served too much time but it gives me so much joy to fund this life saving work."
According to a new TMZ report, Kardashian West has helped 17 prisoners—and that's just in the last three months. She's reportedly involved in a campaign called 90 Days of Freedom, which was started by Decarceration Collective lawyer MiAngel Cody and Kardashian West's attorney Brittany K. Barnet. The report names several other people who have been directly impacted by Kardashian's assistance, including Jamelle Carraway, Eric Balcom, and Terrence Byrd.
Prior related posts:
- As Kim Kardashian heads to White House, I hope she advocates for many federal offenders excessively sentenced
- Kimme’s accomplishment: Prez Trump commutes LWOP sentence of Alice Johnson!!
- "Kim Kardashian West pushes White House for more drug sentence commutations"
- Can Kimme bring "REAL systemic change" to the clemency process? She is with all the right folks at the White House.
- "Searching for A Kardashian: Kim helped get clemency for Alice Johnson, who will help me?"
- Keeping up with (soon to be counselor?) Kim Kardashian West and her important role in sentencing reform
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