Commutation for Dayton Knight

In the year of 2016, Dayton Knight Sr. was sentenced to 8-10 years for involuntary manslaughter. After careful review of the facts of the case, the district attorney as well as Dayton’s council at the time agreed that the incident was not at the fault of Dayton. However because of the criminal point system, and the points Dayton has accrued over the years due to drug charges that disproportionately affect those of color, his sentence was lengthened. Dayton’s lawyer, Cunningham informed Dayton that he could have received 3-5 years if he did not have “points” on his criminal record; one incident had nothing to do with the other therefore sentencing should not be affected by something completely unrelated. It is now 2021, nearing 2022 and I am urging the governor to acknowledge yet another error in the criminal justice system and promptly make the necessary corrections. Dayton has been incarcerated for 6 years and we are now seeking commutation as it is very much deserved. Thank you very much.

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