A Chicago-based cannabis company is now working to expose harsh sentences for recreational marijuana use as it becomes legal in several states.
Even though the weapons were not used in the marijuana sale, Thompson was sentenced on firearm possession charges and drug charges.
“I got reached out to by the nonprofit, The Last Prisoner Project, and when I learned about their mission and some of the stories and constituents that they work with, I felt like that would be a great partnership to see if I can kind of help.
“I’m thankful to Kyle and the whole team for putting it out there for other people to see.