On Friday, November 18th around 9am, Charles Copeland became a free man (See video above of his release). After serving 32-years in prison he was finally able to go home with his family who arrived from Georgia to pick him up. This moment was bittersweet. Mr. Copeland who was suffering from stage four liver cancer succumbed to his illness on January 18th, at the age 68.  We are saddened that he was only allowed such a short time as a free man but also celebrate that he was able to spend his last holiday season and the last few days of his life held in the arms of his loved ones instead of the walls of prison.

Redemption Earned Staff attorney, Darrius Culpepper, was privileged to witness Mr. Copeland’s release from St. Clair Correctional Facility.

Culpepper said, “Even though Mr. Copeland was dying of liver cancer, I was touched by his earnest offer to aid us in helping those in a similar position to himself.”

The fact remains that many of our citizens of Alabama currently being held in prisons must suffer a worse fate—dying behind those walls, isolated from family and the support of the faith community.

We are thankful to celebrate that Mr. Copeland was given the gift of a humane passing due to the work of Redemption Earned to get him compassionately released.

Please, join us in sending prayers to his family and friends.

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