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Former SoCal gang member who served 15 years in prison graduates college in second chance at life

Por: ABC7 Nation January 27, 2023

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CLAREMONT, Calif. (KABC) -- It was an exciting and emotional day at Pitzer College as it hosted its commencement ceremony in Claremont.One of the graduates was a former gang member who served 15 years in prison. He's now sharing his inspirational story of reform.It's a dream come true for Kenneth Butler who has gone from gang member to convicted felon, to Fullbright fellow and now college grad.My greatest achievement is graduation, for... + full article



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