I am sharing this from Shirley Johnson’s Facebook post: “The softest thing in the universe overcomes the hardest thing in the universe.” -Lao-tzu, “Tao te Ching” So often our society gives the word, “surrender” a negative connotation.  We are often taught the word, “surrender” through the context of war, sports and competition.  We are taught […]

Fugitives soon will have another chance to wipe their slates clean in a program that cancels arrest warrants for many. Organizers also will offer services to help offenders better their lives. The Fugitive Safe Surrender alternative was offered in 2005, and 838 people turned themselves in.   This time the program runs from Wednesday, Sept. […]

Fugitives who are growing weary of hiding from the law can now seek refuge at Mt. Zion Church in Oakwood. Dr. Larry L. Macon of Mt. Zion Church, at 25500 Broadway Ave., is participating in the Fugitive Safe Surrender program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22-25. The program allows nonviolent offenders to talk […]

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is negotiating with prosecutors on plans to surrender to face charges related to Jackson's death, his attorney said Thursday. A law enforcement source told CNN that Murray would be arraigned at the courthouse near the Los Angeles International Airport at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) Friday.