AZ Clemency Board Grants AJP Client Release After 292 Year Sentence!

Back in 2013, 21-year-old Atdom was living in Bullhead City, Arizona, and struggling with drug addiction. Over a 10-week period, he stole random items from homes, garages, and vehicles to barter in exchange for a place to stay. When arrested, Atdom confessed to the thefts and even told police where some of the items were so they could be returned to their owners.

In May of 2024, the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency held a 3-hour hearing analyzing Atdom’s case, his prison record, and heard from supporters and stakeholders. AJP presented the Board with Arizona sentencing data showing that of 1,750 similar offenses in Arizona, the average time served was 5-7 years.

The Board voted unanimously to recommend a commutation of sentence from 292 years to “10-years-to-life,” making Atdom immediately eligible for parole. On July 24, 2024, Governor Hobbs granted the Board’s recommendation. This week, the Board of Executive Clemency granted Atdom release on parole with conditions. Atdom will finally walk free in just a few short weeks!

Atdom has been sober for the past 10.5 years. He structured his days with reading, studying psychology and philosophy, keeping himself in shape with running, CrossFit and yoga, making cheesecake, writing a book, and creating music that he hopes to one day perform in the free world. Each day Atdom worked hard to not lose hope. Now, Atdom will join a re-entry program where he’ll have a structured curriculum five days a week and he’ll be able to take on new employment opportunities.