LL Cool J Asks Obama To Pardon BMF Leaders Big Meech and Southwest T
Legendary emcee LL Cool J took to Instagram this week to ask President Obama to pardon BMF’s Big Meech and Southwest T. LL believes the well-known drug kingpins were a product of their environment but could have done a lot of good if their living circumstances were different. He complimented their character and said “if they were pardoned I’m sure they would do the right thing.” He asked that their sentences be reduced or that they receive a full pardon.
LL's full request reads,
"I think these two guys who are both products of my generation could do a lot of good in the community if they were pardoned. They were incarcerated for non violent drug offenses.if they were pardoned I'm sure they would do the right thing. It's a matter of character. From the outside looking in I think they both have it. Although they set what some would call a negative example I think the second chapter of their lives could potentially bring a lot of healing and inspiration to a down trodden community and show all our citizens that the USA is a country where second chances are possible. I don't condone what they did but I understand why they did it. The inner city is is a rough place to be born and raised.
Temptation is everywhere tempting us to find a fast way to escape poverty. This is nothing new, but still very true. I really think these guys along with some of the guys they were incarcerated with should have their cases reviewed.
They should receive either a full pardon or at a minimum a sentence reduction. 30 years for a "non violent" charge no matter how large the case may be; Still feels heavy handed to me. Let's all hope it happens for them. Keep your heads up fellas. I'm praying for you. 🙏🏾 I love our country. I believe this would be a just decision. Pardon Meech and Terry Flenory. #forgiveness #justice #mercy"
Source: instagram.com
