Undoubtedly, Duke has so much to offer society, he does not need to be in prison at the expense of taxpayers like you. Tanner has been incarcerated for more than four years, and he's On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive grant of clemency, commuting the sentences of several individuals, including Northwest Indiana native Charles Duke Tanner. I have to see if my timing is right. to cooperate with the government and testify against Tanner, signed a three-year deal worth about $150,000 with his new manager. Gary attorney Tom Lewis, who helped Tanner launch his pro boxing Tanner was later convicted of conspiracy to The "valentine" itself was actually a few lines in a poem, written by Charles, the Duke of Orlans, in 1415, when he was 21 years old. Lewis said he was You know what I mean?" Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be owed a 'refund' after they were kicked out of Frogmore Cottage having spent 2.4million on refurbishments and apparently paying for rent up front.. King . He is commemorated in the celebrated name of the Black Boy Inn, found all over the British Isle. purchase organized by federal agents was captured on undercover When Tanner was sentenced, federal sentencing guidelines were harsher for crack cocaine than for other drugs, which contributed to his initial life sentence. He can shoot it., Justin Steele and 6 Chicago Cubs relievers combine for the 1st spring training no-hitter in franchise history, Leah Palmer experiences grand time as Geneva grinds out victory in Class 4A third-place game. In court records, Tanner was alleged to have told Solis he would have the money for him within hours. said was moving narcotics from Texas into Gary, Indianapolis, An ex-Gary boxer serving a 30-year sentence on federal drug and conspiracy convictions was granted clemency Wednesday by President Donald Trump. By Chad de Guzman. LAPORTE These faces brought to life in artwork are not what heroin addicts are often assumed to be. He particularly took notice of the presidents commutation of Alice Marie Johnsons sentence for a non-violent drug offense. I am extremely passionate about mentoring the youth as I have consistently and effectively done with inmates during my incarceration. He first was a Sergeant, then advanced through the ranks to Sergeant Major and was promoted a 2nd Lieutenant on April 1, 1862. She said that on June 3, she had gone to Tanners home after he offered to give her any drugs she wanted, according to the court filing. He recalls several people in his neighborhood who either sold drugs or used them. pan to prepare crack cocaine in his mother's kitchen were among the narcotic sales in four states. "And as far as I see it, the divide couldn't be greater before this book. ambitious, kindhearted young man, not the dangerous drug peddler I had some times where it got a little rough, and I was missing home and I was missing my family, Alston said. Stan Johnson, one of Tanner's boxing coaches since 2000, said "When I thought I was helping, I was hurting them. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No new date has been established, The government did not object to the reduction, because of the new guideline range. Reed used her teaching background to tutor inmates and advance childrens programs while incarcerated. God had a plan for me. Convicted in 1996 on eight counts of conspiracy, money laundering and other crimes in a cocaine-trafficking operation in Memphis Served almost 22 years of a life sentence before it was commuted. (Courtesy of Troy Bly) We shocked the world. Solis already wasworking with federal agents when he hammered out the details of the deal with Tanner. I'm super grateful at being granted clemency by the President of the United States, and I'm looking forward to what's to come. He was happy with his personal life and his career. CHICAGO | A former Gary boxer serving a life sentence for drug trafficking convictions said he plans to petition the Supreme Court after Chica, CHICAGO | The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago Rashella Reed, a former Atlanta Public Schools teacher, who spent six years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering, for taking part in a public benefits fraud scheme. trouble.". "He was always courteous and polite," she said. Tanner is 19-0 with 11 knockouts. Charles "Duke Got Next" Tanner, right, shown in undated family photo with his son, Charles Tanner III, left. The elder Tanner was convicted of conspiracy to distribute drugs and sentenced to life in federal prison. two years. parking lot of a Walgreens store in his hometown of Gary. accusing him of running the Renegades in 2004 and coordinating You can cancel at any time. Johnson, in an interview, said that she spoke to White House officials about all five of the individual cases and others whose clemency shes backing during a White House visit last month. Name:Charles Tanner #08020-027 DOB:June 9, 1980 Age:39 Race:African American Raised: Indiana Tried: Indiana Will live:Indiana Charges: 5 Kilos or more of powder cocaine Sentence:Two life sentences reduced to 30 years in 2017 per Drugs Minus Two. "This is an absolute blessing, and we give God all the glory," Sen. Melton said in the release. Charles "Duke" Tanner won 90 fights as an amateur and was unbeaten in 19 fights as a professional. I feel that Im going to be set free, and Im going to be set free sooner than my out date, he said. Throughout the ordeal, Tanner allegedly smoked methamphetamines, force himself on the woman, or made her perform oral sex on him to the point of her vomiting into a bucket, the document stated. Then they await the response. The government alleged that Tanner was the leader of the Gary-based Renegades street gang responsible for distributing drugs to Northwest Indiana, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville. I love it. Editor's note: This is the third story in a four-part While in prison, Tanner took part in educational courses and completed hundreds of hours of educational programming. Duke, who lives in New Braunfels, was part of the Apollo 16 mission to the moon in April 1972. Charles "Duke" Tanner as a young boy, date unknown. . He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company H, 1st Delaware Infantry, Union Army. Tanner said he was asking a lawyer to petition for a compassionate release due to COVID-19, but the paperwork hadnt been filed yet. 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Tanner later was convicted of conspiracy to distribute drugs and sentenced to life in federal prison. Join Facebook to connect with Chuck Duke and others you may know. Clemency for Charles "Duke" Tanner. CJ. "He made a mistake, a bad mistake like I did, but it should not be a life sentence," Johnson tweeted earlier this month about McDonald's case. "It was the According to the U.S. Harry and Meghan, who now live full-time in California, have been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage, their home since 2019, according to a spokesperson for the couple. great position, and I know a lot of people wanted to be in my He was 36 at the time and is the youngest human in history to ever walk on the lunar surface. Glimpses of the home were also seen recently in the couple's Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan.". Ex-Gary boxer Charles "Duke" Tanner, second from right, was granted clemency for a drug sentence by President Donald Trump Wednesday. Harry and Meghan, who now live full-time in California, have been asked to . It did not take me two LIFE sentences to achieve this growth. U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano stated during the sentencing hearing that he believed the trial evidence, including the quantity of drugs, showed Tanner was a drug dealer even if he hadn't been arrested before. kilograms of fake cocaine during a controlled drug buy in the Tanner was imprisoned under Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden's 1994 crime bill which landed millions of Black Americans in the prison system. My brother, Troy Bly, and so many others have worked alongside me these past few years to see this reality come to pass. He said he wanted to live like the Huxtables, referencing the middle-class African-American family portrayed on "The Cosby Show," but he didn't have the money to keep up the image. But that's. Thats the same guy giving me my clemency.. Mix that in with a relentless dose of bravado, essential for someone who once aspired to be a championship boxer, and Tanner knows he will rise again. Charles "Duke" Tanner, 40, was released Wednesday from a Pennsylvania prison, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Instead, he was told he was being moved to a lower-security facility. It can be a slow process. Tanner said its too early in the process to talk about specifics, but theres a chance for him in the federal court system or in clemency from the president. He He was 24 and I feel like my story is a win-win. Since, the U.S. Tanner believes his offense level should be 36, which would call for an even shorter prison term, because of his lack of criminal history and his good behavior in prison. President Trump has granted to pardons to 27 people and clemency to 16 others since taking office. He had been a model prisoner and had only that one conviction on his record. yet to be sentenced, discussed his life in several jail house It was a technical knockout. "First and foremost, I would like to say how blessed and thankful to God I am," Tanner said in the Indiana state news release. Tanner and Lance Foster were the only two who contested gang. Tanner later was convicted of conspiracy to distribute drugs and sentenced to life in federal prison. Maybe Las Vegas. sentiment, which is sadness.". A 1957 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he joined the USAF. young, and he let it get out of hand on an occasion or two. We can't wait to get back to the community and help as many people as possible. During her time in prison, Logan served as a suicide watch companion, a nursing assistant for fellow prisoners in hospice care, and a leader of the praise and worship team. We've received your submission. Even after a life sentence, Duke never stopped fighting and now he was able to receive clemency. think it's proper for me to comment in light of his post-trial The government argued for an enhanced offense level, because testimony indicated Tanner possessed at least four different guns during the period he was accused of dealing drugs. President Trumpgranted clemency this week to Charles Duke Tanner, a former professional boxer who had already served 16 years of his 30-year sentence for a non-violent drug crime. "That's a hard feeling, waking up knowing you're going to die in there," he said. Now Tanner can only talk to the love of his life, Jacquis "I was so shocked and probably angry," Klora said. Friends later picked him up. Charles Duke Tanner 30 years First offender Clemency Granted on 10-21-20, Clemency is almost impossible, and now prisoners are dying, Former Gary boxers life sentence reduced to 30 years, The rise and fall of Charles Duke Tanner, Tanners Accomplishments and Copies of Certificates, Mayor of Gary Indiana, Karen M. Freeman-Wilson, Michael Alexander 22 years 4 months NOW FREE , John Bolen First Offender Life Clemency Granted 10/21/20. Find My Senator. I made some promises to family members and friends, he said. Charles "Duke" Tanner and his son, Charles Tanner Jr., in federal prison in Terre Haute. Tanner was convicted of conspiracy to distribute drugs and sentenced to life in federal prison. will appear in Wednesday's sportNews. true.". WASHINGTON (CBS/AP) -- President Donald Trump this week granted clemency to Charles Duke Tanner, a former professional boxer from Gary, Indiana who was initially sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy. Trump grants clemency to former Gary boxer Charles 'Duke' Tanner . typical (reaction) of, 'I wish you wouldn't have wasted or Tanner was later convicted of conspiracy to distribute drugs and sentenced to life in. According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant that was obtained by The Post, the incident came to light on June 8, after the alleged victim, identified only by her initials, A.H., showed up at a neighbors home in the middle of the night while naked and covered in bruises. Join the Effort to Deliver Heartfelt Video Message to President Trump fromCharles Duke Tanners only son, Charles III. Sentenced on:May 2009 but arrested Sept. 1, 2004, given no bond, convicted in 2006 Served: 15 yearsPriors:First time offenderPrison Conduct: First disciplinary on Dec 14, 2017 for ginger (herb) from the kitchen, Clemency status: Currently pending with the Trump administration Release date:11/24/2030Institution: FCI Allenwood LowMedia:Former Gary boxers life sentence reduced to 30 yearsThe rise and fall of Charles Duke TannerMedium: Clemency is almost impossible, and now prisoners are dyingPlease sign Tanners change.org petition. Charles son, CJ pleading for President Trump to free his father. Thank you again for signing our petition and asking President Trump to GRANT Duke for Clemency. She was also credited with coming to the aid of a Bureau of Prisons nurse who was under assault by an unstable inmate, according to the White House. I have numerous employment opportunities pending my release. I wanted to pull everyone up, and I ended up getting pulled to the bottom." The guideline range for that offense level was 30 years to life. The president was lobbied to act on Johnson's case by celebrity Kim Kardashian West. This interactive takes a close look at sentence reductions in the Region and beyond. Vocational Building Trades (College Course), Clerk for Commissary for USP Terre Haute for 3 plus years. The Fallen: Star athlete arrested and convicted on drug charges. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I wanted to pull everyone up, and I ended up getting pulled to the bottom.". He said he wants to give back to the community where he once was considered a celebrity. situation," Volpe said. He chose a certain path in his past, but this doesnt mean that this is his destined path., A defensive stalwart, Oswego Easts Tyler Jasek surprises Joliet West. He can shoot it., Justin Steele and 6 Chicago Cubs relievers combine for the 1st spring training no-hitter in franchise history, Leah Palmer experiences grand time as Geneva grinds out victory in Class 4A third-place game. Im fighting again, hands down, he said. Thats the model well be pushing in Gary and, hopefully, in other cities and states.. To prevent the woman from escaping at night, Tanner allegedly slept on top of her, or in a recliner blocking the bedroom door. Should the Duke and Duchess of Sussex more familiarly known as Meghan and Harry choose to attend King Charles' coronation on May 6, they will reportedly not be able to stay at Frogmore Cottage, which was gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth. The document described in harrowing detail how the woman was repeatedly violated including with a cucumber and a corn cobb and battered, whipped with an electrical cord, denied food and water, and threatened with a knife. During her time in prison, Logan served as a suicide watch companion, a nursing assistant for fellow prisoners in hospice care, and a leader of the praise and worship team. He petitioned the court after spending time at the law library and exchanging notes with other prisoners as he worked to craft his petition, which eventually led to the reduction. I had a foot injury. I had all this talent, but I messed up. They were all convicted of committing drug and financial crimes, and their cases were all pushed by prison reform advocate and Trump ally Alice Johnson. This is just the beginning, and we'll continue fighting to bring as many of our people as possible back from prison.". Tanner's brother, Lashawn, There was a time he thought hed die in prison. closed-circuit TV system for jail visitors. Charles "Duke" Tanner is an extraordinary case of an undefeated boxer from Gary, Indiana. The victim in that case told cops that she was held against her will by Tanner for several days, during which time he allegedly beat and raped her, and used her phone to film himself urinating and defecating on her. Biden, as head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped shepherd the 1994 crime bill that many criminal justice experts say contributed to harsh sentences and mass incarceration of Black people. I am now a new improved version of myself. Then 24, he was one of the brightest talents to come through Garys storied Police Athletic League gym. His sentence since has been reduced. People believed in his future as a boxer so much they paid for him to attend Andrean High School, a private school in Merrillville. (provided by Troy Bly / HANDOUT). I broke the law, Tanner said. "The things you did and how you handled it and I submit, Mr. Tanner, people don't give kilos of cocaine to somebody else to distribute unless, one, there's a high degree of trust, and two, they're able to do it," Lozano said. Either you got it or you dont.. I have paid a hefty price and severely, 11 years of my life in Maximum Security without any disciplinary problems that entire duration. Reed used her teaching background to tutor inmates and advance children's programs while incarcerated. Now he says the name "Renegades" existed, but he maintained it didn't mean what the government alleged it did during court proceedings. He had lobbied unsuccessfully for years to cut his drug sentence short. Lenora Logan, who spent about 20 years in prison for her role in a cocaine conspiracy. For the first time in 12 years, I woke up with a release date, and knew I was on the right track. I humbly pray President Trump will agree that I deserve a second chance in the form of Executive Clemency. After his release, he was taken to a hotel room. The pair had consensual sex for an hour, but the the situation took a violent turn when the woman revealed to Tanner that she had had a tryst with another man during their relationship. filed after the dead. Tanner said he was praying and felt like God told him to file his own petition to have his sentence reduced. Tanner, a former professional boxer, was 24 years old when he was arrested and convicted on charges of drug conspiracy. Mini Bio (1) Charles Moss Duke Jr. (born October 3, 1935) is an American former astronaut, United States Air Force (USAF) officer and test pilot. the things they said about Duke I know were absolutely not (Mike Hutton / Post-Tribune). My goal is to pick up where my life was cut short and make it a favorable ending with a substantial positive contribution to society, utilizing all of my abilities and skills I have worked hard to acquire. You have permission to edit this article. The number of offenders from Northwest Indiana whose sentences were reduced by recent sentencing-guideline changes is just a sliver of what ha, HAMMOND When former Gary boxer Charles "Duke" Tanner was told his life sentence had been reduced to a term of years, he was relieved to know. he said, wearing a khaki uniform. Charles III went 5 more years without being able to touch his dad due to where Duke was being housed where they was only allowed a 15 minute TV monitor visit in Porter County Jail in Indiana. Amazingly, this did not hinder Duke from being a MAJOR positive, influential part of Charles III life. I can Forget that he has to find a place to train. can see them only in photographs he has hanging in his cell at the According to prison records Tanner submitted to Lozano, Tanner didn't have any disciplinary history as of last year. career in 1998, testified at Tanner's trial. Maybe Indianapolis, where his son lives. Tanner, who had no prior criminal record, told FBI agents after his arrest that he had purchased nearly $700,000 worth of cocaine over the summer of 2004 in a series of deals with a supplier who became an FBI informant. "If they want me to testify, a whole lot of (people) would be Tanner Tanner was one of five people to whom President Trump granted clemency Wednesday. Now living in Indianapolis, Alston supports Tanner as he works toward his release. In the docuseries, Harry and Meghan spoke about how they thought they would raise their children at Frogmore Cottage and live their lives there. I was exhausted., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. A defensive stalwart, Oswego Easts Tyler Jasek surprises Joliet West. District 3 communities include Gary, Lake Station, New Chicago, Hobart, Ainsworth, Merrillville and Crown Point. Please continue to share our petition. He became heir to the throne on the death of his brother, Prince Henry, in 1612. He had a fight on ESPN scheduled, a lucrative clothesline coming out and real estate that was part of his contract. I have developed in body, mind, and spirit and ready to be a productive asset to society. Sentencing Commission website, in rare cases a total offense level could exceed 43. I was arrested in 2004 for the first time in my life, which halted my promising boxing career and took me away from my 2 year old son and family. Litecoin Donation Address: That includes his old trainer Stan Johnson. A Gary Indiana Boxing Icon, Charles "Duke Tanner, was released from Federal incarceration this morning, just hours after being granted clemency from US President Donald Trump. President Trump is going to receive huge support from Black Americans on November 3rd. Charles "Duke Got Next" Tanner, a former Gary boxer, hopes President Donald Trump will grant his clemency request over the holidays. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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