The parole board finally granted Beniam his release today. My heart is full knowing he will be home with us soon. Thank you for believing in his growth when it was so quiet and uncertain.
November 10, 2015
Final supporters
Mr. Terry E. Barnard, Chairman
Georgia State Board of Parole
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 458
Atlanta, GA 30334-4909
RE: Beniam Tela, GDC ID # 1230594, Inmate # 741185
Dear Mr. Barnard,
We are writing this petition to you in support of the parole release of Beniam Tela (GDC ID # 1230594, Inmate Number 741185). We are familiar with the facts and circumstances of the crime for which Beniam has now served more than four years. Beniam has made positive adjustments during his incarceration; we feel that Beniam deserves to be given the opportunity to return to the community.
We have closely followed Beniam’s progress through the four years of his incarceration. Most respectfully, despite all the challenges inside the prison, Beniam has become a good Christian and a better citizen. Beniam has reformed and rehabilitated himself and poses no threat to the outside world. He has accepted full responsibility for his action, has reflected on his past mistakes and expressed deep and sincere remorse for his crime. Nothing can undo what has already been done; however, we do not believe justice would be served anymore by the continued incarceration of this young man.
Despite the emotional toll Beniam's actions have caused the victims and their families, we are all relieved that no parties have endured physical harm. This hardship would have been all the more difficult to bear had there been any physical injuries. For this we are very fortunate.
If Beniam is released he will join his loving and caring mother, sister and brother. He will also join the huge Eritrean/Ethiopian community in Atlanta area who are willing to help him in any way possible. The six Eritrean churches in Atlanta area will also help Beniam adjust. We believe that Beniam would be a good and productive citizen if he were returned to society. It is our sincere hope that the Board of Parole will give his parole release every consideration.
We are also asking that you place Beniam in a transition center upon release to facilitate his rehabilitation back into society and ease his path towards progress.
Yours Sincerely,
The Family and Friends of Beniam Tela
Updates
August 16, 2015
I have been spending my nights printing out these names to hand-deliver to the board because Beniam needs to know he has not been forgotten. The silence from the state is heavy but every name added here proves that people believe in his redemption.
August 16, 2015
Seeing this kind of movement brings tears to my eyes because I know how much Beniam has changed since he went away. Your belief in his rehabilitation proves that people deserve a second chance to show who they have become.
Reached 100 supporters
August 16, 2015
47 Comments
Beniam has been a positive force in my life and a great mentor for me. I feel that it is time that his incarceration be ended and he be allowed to reenter the lives of his family and his community again.
Benny is a young man that is a gentle soul. Ive know him years and know he is a sweet hearted person. He's learned and paid for mistakes made in recent past. Please release him to gain and better his life. I'm sure he will make a better life for himself and his family which need him.
Benny was a good friend to my son. I know what he did was wrong but at his age he was clearly thinking immaturely. I feel he has more than served enough time for his punishment and deserves a chance in life. Please grant this young man a chance to show he can be the man his family raised him to be. Thank you for all of your consideration. Truly, Mrs . Carolyn Knott
Beniam is a good friend of mine, and I know without a doubt he would be able to come back into the community and be successful at whatever he does. He is a very smart, God fearing man that I know could use his story to help others not make the decisions he has but point and guide them the right way and steer them away from that road. I ask from the bottom of my heart to give the man a chance.
We all make mistakes that we wish we could take back but cant, instead we can only start to change for the better and hope that we have people that believe in us. I believe Beniam has served enough years to understand that he needs to get in the right path from here on out. He has family and friends that truly miss him and would want nothing but to see him live life outside of prison. We all have one life to live so please give him the chance to improve his.
Please let bini come back home
Its time for Biniam to come home pls
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
The parole board finally granted Beniam his release today. My heart is full knowing he will be home with us soon. Thank you for believing in his growth when it was so quiet and uncertain.
November 10, 2015
Final supporters
Mr. Terry E. Barnard, Chairman
Georgia State Board of Parole
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE
Suite 458
Atlanta, GA 30334-4909
RE: Beniam Tela, GDC ID # 1230594, Inmate # 741185
Dear Mr. Barnard,
We are writing this petition to you in support of the parole release of Beniam Tela (GDC ID # 1230594, Inmate Number 741185). We are familiar with the facts and circumstances of the crime for which Beniam has now served more than four years. Beniam has made positive adjustments during his incarceration; we feel that Beniam deserves to be given the opportunity to return to the community.
We have closely followed Beniam’s progress through the four years of his incarceration. Most respectfully, despite all the challenges inside the prison, Beniam has become a good Christian and a better citizen. Beniam has reformed and rehabilitated himself and poses no threat to the outside world. He has accepted full responsibility for his action, has reflected on his past mistakes and expressed deep and sincere remorse for his crime. Nothing can undo what has already been done; however, we do not believe justice would be served anymore by the continued incarceration of this young man.
Despite the emotional toll Beniam's actions have caused the victims and their families, we are all relieved that no parties have endured physical harm. This hardship would have been all the more difficult to bear had there been any physical injuries. For this we are very fortunate.
If Beniam is released he will join his loving and caring mother, sister and brother. He will also join the huge Eritrean/Ethiopian community in Atlanta area who are willing to help him in any way possible. The six Eritrean churches in Atlanta area will also help Beniam adjust. We believe that Beniam would be a good and productive citizen if he were returned to society. It is our sincere hope that the Board of Parole will give his parole release every consideration.
We are also asking that you place Beniam in a transition center upon release to facilitate his rehabilitation back into society and ease his path towards progress.
Yours Sincerely,
The Family and Friends of Beniam Tela
Updates
August 16, 2015
I have been spending my nights printing out these names to hand-deliver to the board because Beniam needs to know he has not been forgotten. The silence from the state is heavy but every name added here proves that people believe in his redemption.
August 16, 2015
Seeing this kind of movement brings tears to my eyes because I know how much Beniam has changed since he went away. Your belief in his rehabilitation proves that people deserve a second chance to show who they have become.
Reached 100 supporters
August 16, 2015
47 Comments
Beniam is a good person. He has paid for his mistake against society. I believe it is time for him to come home. There are plenty of people in Georgia and beyond who will help him get his life together after his release. Please give us the chance to show what a concerned community and family can do.
Beniam has been a positive force in my life and a great mentor for me. I feel that it is time that his incarceration be ended and he be allowed to reenter the lives of his family and his community again.
Benny is a young man that is a gentle soul. Ive know him years and know he is a sweet hearted person. He's learned and paid for mistakes made in recent past. Please release him to gain and better his life. I'm sure he will make a better life for himself and his family which need him.
Benny was a good friend to my son. I know what he did was wrong but at his age he was clearly thinking immaturely. I feel he has more than served enough time for his punishment and deserves a chance in life. Please grant this young man a chance to show he can be the man his family raised him to be. Thank you for all of your consideration. Truly, Mrs . Carolyn Knott
Beniam is a good friend of mine, and I know without a doubt he would be able to come back into the community and be successful at whatever he does. He is a very smart, God fearing man that I know could use his story to help others not make the decisions he has but point and guide them the right way and steer them away from that road. I ask from the bottom of my heart to give the man a chance.
We all make mistakes that we wish we could take back but cant, instead we can only start to change for the better and hope that we have people that believe in us. I believe Beniam has served enough years to understand that he needs to get in the right path from here on out. He has family and friends that truly miss him and would want nothing but to see him live life outside of prison. We all have one life to live so please give him the chance to improve his.
Please let bini come back home
Its time for Biniam to come home pls
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Beniam is a good person. He has paid for his mistake against society. I believe it is time for him to come home. There are plenty of people in Georgia and beyond who will help him get his life together after his release. Please give us the chance to show what a concerned community and family can do.