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Thank you for visiting justice4jewel.com. As a valued supporter of Dwayne Hill, we invite you to stand with him during his upcoming Clemency Hearing on May 5, 2025. Your presence—whether in person or virtually—will be a powerful testament to the support and belief in his right to justice and freedom.
Dwayne’s journey has been one of resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Despite the Louisiana Board of Pardons recommending commutation twice—in 2015 and again in 2017—governors have failed to act on his case. Now, after years of waiting and advocacy, he has been granted a new clemency hearing.
How You Can Participate:
There are three ways to attend the hearing and show your support:
1️⃣ Via Zoom – Register between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM on the morning of the hearing. The Zoom registration Meeting ID is 986-320-2809. Supporters who do not plan to speak but wish to observe can watch live on the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole YouTube channel.
2️⃣ In-Person at the Facility – If you are near Dwayne’s housing facility, you must contact them in advance to arrange your attendance.
3️⃣ In-Person at DPS&C Headquarters – Supporters can attend in person at the Department of Public Safety & Corrections Headquarters, located at 703 S. Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Check-in starts at 9:00 AM, and all visitors must undergo a security screening.
🚨 Important Notes for In-Person Attendees:
✅ No cell phones, handbags, laptops, or smartwatches allowed.
✅ Proper attire required for hearing attendance.
✅ No children under the age of 12 permitted in the hearing room.
For over 33 years, Dwayne has remained steadfast in his faith and committed to rehabilitation. This hearing represents another opportunity to right past wrongs and reunite Dwayne with his family and community. We ask you to join us in prayer, in presence, and in advocacy to help bring Dwayne home. Your support can make a difference!
For questions or further details, please contact Medria Buford at 318-791-0955.
Thank you for standing with Dwayne in his fight for justice. God Bless You!
Pastor Dwayne Hill
In 2017, Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards, signed into law the most comprehensive criminal justice reform in the state’s history. The reform package focused on non-violent, non-sex offenders and was designed to steer less serious offenders away from prison, strengthen alternatives to imprisonment, remove barriers to successful re-entry, and reduce prison terms for those who can be safely supervised in the community.
"Dwayne Hill not only meets the criteria set forth by the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole he exceeds it", stated one board member during his clemency application review. How is it that a man who could be the face of the Louisiana Department of Corrections rehabilitation efforts was denied clemency. We still aren't sure. A letter was delivered to Mr. Hill in 2018 stating the recommendation by the Parole Board to commute his sentence had been denied by the Governor. The letter also stated that he would be notified in writing the reason for the denial and that he could reapply in 4 years. Four years have passed and despite the efforts of Mr. Hill and those of his family, Mr. Hill has yet to obtain the reason.
Mr. Hill was recently granted a new hearing with Pardon Board. Contact Governor Landry and show your support for his upcoming clemency hearing. Request that Mr. Hill be allowed to return home so that he might continue God's work in the community that misses him and to the family that needs him.
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Our mission is to bring awareness to Dwayne's story and gather additional support in an effort to help him obtain his freedom.