JACKSON, Miss. (hiphopraisedmetheblog.com) – In a remarkable turn of events, twins Marcus and Maurice Taylor have been granted clemency after serving over a decade in prison due to sentences that exceeded the legal maximum. The brothers, who were convicted of conspiracy to sell a Schedule III controlled substance, were sentenced to 20 years—far surpassing the five-year statutory maximum under Mississippi law.
After enduring 11 years of separation from their family, the Taylors were finally released, marking a poignant reunion filled with hugs and tears. Their release was made possible by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, who acknowledged the injustice of their extended sentences, which were not only excessive but also unlawful.
For the Taylors, the emotional toll of incarceration was profound. Limited to prison visits and phone calls, they missed out on countless family milestones and moments that can never be reclaimed. Their sister, Linda Myers, expressed the bittersweet nature of their return, highlighting the irreversible damage done to their family over the years, including their mother’s struggle with dementia—a condition that left her unable to recognize her sons upon their return…