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In Testimonials » Exceptionally Suitable for Parole.

“Mr. Zheng is exceptionally suitable for parole. I strongly encourage the Board to find that he is suitable and give him an opportunity to continue to redeem himself through continued service to the community as a productive member of society.” (Senate President Pro Tem John Burton)

In Testimonials » A Contributing Member of Society

“[Zheng’s] commendable behavior in prison… clearly indicates that Mr. Zheng has the potential of becoming a contributing member of society. He has acknowledged his mistakes, expressed remorse for his crime, and has served his sentence.”

In Testimonials » Personal Transformation and Maturation

“Mr. Zheng has made a personal transformation and maturation in the last 17 years… Upon his parole, Mr. Zheng has indicated a strong interest in helping prevent troubled young people from following a path to prison.”

In Testimonials » Ideal Candidate for Parole

“I believe that Mr. Zheng is an ideal candidate for parole… Mr. Zheng serves as an example of the California Department of Correction’s ability to provide prisoners with the opportunity to rehabilitate themselves with the ultimate goal of reintegration into society.” – Assemblyman Mark Leno, Chairman of Assembly Committee on Public Safety, letter to Board […]

In Articles, Reflections » The struggles of APA prisoners

One inmate’s call for APA community support by Eddy Zheng, AsianWeek, VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY Asians do not go to prisons. When people mention the word prison they usually conjure up images of hard-core criminals — murderers, kidnappers, drug dealers, gang members and sexual predators. Prison also brings to mind the mass incarceration of African Americans, […]