Jay-Z Calls for Release of Man , Serving 20-Year Prison Sentence , for Marijuana Charge.<br />The rapper has made two pleas to a North Carolina <br />judge for the “compassionate release” of one of <br />his fans, according to 'Page Six.'.<br />Attorney Alex Spiro filed a <br />second motion, asking the court <br />to reconsider their previous request, .<br />which was dismissed due to inmate <br />Valon Vailes’ vaccination record.<br />The previous motion <br />was filed in August.<br />In December 2007, Vailes was found guilty by a jury for conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute more than one ton of marijuana from 2003 to 2007.<br />Vailes’ case first came to the <br />attention of Jay-Z and Spiro <br />after the inmate wrote an <br />emotional letter to the rapper.<br />13 and a half years is a long time to be still incarcerated.., Valon Vailes, via letter.<br />... over a substance that has become the ultimate green rush. , Valon Vailes, via letter.<br />It is a bittersweet reality that I am a casualty and a commodity of this system filled with injustice, Valon Vailes, via letter
