Michael Thompson Released From Prison After Clemency Granted In Marijuana Case

After serving 25 years behind bars, the last several fighting for his freedom, just like that, 69-year-old Michael Thompson walked out a quarantine facility in Jackson County – as a free man. Thompson sold three pounds (1.3 kg) of cannabis to an undercover police informant.

Had he not benefited from the amnesty, he wouldn’t have been eligible for parole until 2038.

At 4am this morning Michael Thompson was finally released from prison in Jackson, Michigan. He was reunited with his family and loved ones he has not seen in over 25 years after being sentenced to 40-60 years for selling cannabis. pic.twitter.com/frDosAz7zo

— Last Prisoner Project (@lastprisonerprj) January 28, 2021