FREE WAYLAND X COLEMAN
On May 8th, 2025, the Massachusetts Parole Board punished Wayland for having an innocence claim, wrongfully stating that he was there for those “seeking some answers, seeking some accountability.”
In spite of record-breaking personal achievements and community support, the Parole Board served Wayland an extremely harsh setback—one of the harshest out of all Mattis cases that preceded his.
This website was made to showcase Wayland’s accomplishments and character. Please sign the petition below to demand his freedom!
Petition comments will appear here:
"A white man with Wayland’s CV would’ve been given parole Immediately."
"Seems like retribution to me."
"That hearing transcript is racist and downright inexcusable. Free Wayland now!"
"The Parole Board did not use the risk assessment tools that indicated he is at low risk of recidivism. It is a rigged game and justice is not being served."
"We should not keep people like Wayland in prison."
"Wayland has been a community leader for longer than I've lived in Massachusetts (17 years). Wayland deserves respect, care and freedom."
"A white man with Wayland’s CV would’ve been given parole Immediately." "Seems like retribution to me." "That hearing transcript is racist and downright inexcusable. Free Wayland now!" "The Parole Board did not use the risk assessment tools that indicated he is at low risk of recidivism. It is a rigged game and justice is not being served." "We should not keep people like Wayland in prison." "Wayland has been a community leader for longer than I've lived in Massachusetts (17 years). Wayland deserves respect, care and freedom."
"This is an injustice and Wayland must be free."
"We demand accountability for this unjust, punitive decision! Free Wayland now!"
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"Let the man live. Been almost 30 years."
"Stop persecuting Wayland and liberate him now!"
"Governor Healey, the way you treat our most vulnerable neighbors is what will cement your legacy. Do what is right, and reign in your parole board."
"This is an injustice and Wayland must be free." "We demand accountability for this unjust, punitive decision! Free Wayland now!" ✊🏾✊✊🏼 "Let the man live. Been almost 30 years." "Stop persecuting Wayland and liberate him now!" "Governor Healey, the way you treat our most vulnerable neighbors is what will cement your legacy. Do what is right, and reign in your parole board."