Attachments — USA v. Bruey et al (Dkt. 176.2)

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Case 2:21-cr-00074-TPB-K_D Document 176-2 Filed 07/01/24 Page 1 of 9 PageID
2019
Attachment B(1)
To whom it may concern:
When Amber asked me to write a character letter for her, I could
not have agreed faster than I did. She is a wonderful young woman. I
came to know her much like a lot of other women her did; it was from
a distance. We all knew she was going through many things, but the
extent of those things were somewhat unknown to me and others.
After she settled in, she then had to begin to fight to overcome
all of the obstacles that were in her way. Medical and administrative
both. I have been incarcerated for 21 months at this point and I have
spent much of that time working with Amber and getting to know her.
Although we don't live in the same dorm (housing unit), we spent
countless hours together. She became a GED tutor and we worked side by
side each day. I can't begin to tell you how much this woman loves and
misses her family. Her absence from the home is stressful to say the
very least for her children and devasting to Amber herself. I
understand that we have been convicted of a crime and are being
punished, but consideration for a reduction would be an amazing thing.
She works tirelessly to help the women here learn what it will take
to succeed and helps them on a daily basis. Eventhough she is doing
great things for these women, her time needs to be spent with her
children and the rest of her family so that they have the benefit of
her in the home instead of her being such a distance away.
Sincerely,
[signature]
Christina Johnson
Case 2:21-cr-00074-TPB-K_D Document 176-2 Filed 07/01/24 Page 2 of 9 PageID
2020
Attachment B(2)
Dear Judge Barber,
My name is Juanita Mendoza de Sona,
I met Amber at Alderson Federal Camp.
We work together as teacher's Aids at
the Education Building at this place.
Since I met her I notice how pasionate
she is about helping people in every way.
Her effort goes out and beyond, her
patience is incredible with her students,
she makes them feel very special, and
her ability to teach is unique. She
makes the students feel like family and
all the students are able to build a
good and special friendship.
Amber is a good candidate for the 2 points
sentence reduction. I see how she'll make
a good impact in her community.
For this and also for her family I ask
you to consider her for reduction of her
sentence. If there's one person in this camp
that deserves this benefit is her.
Thank you
Sincerely.
[signature]
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2021
Attachment B(3)
12/11/23
I am writing you in Suppurt of a
readuction in Sentena for Amber Bruey.
I met Amber at FPC Alderson where She
is my ESL teacher. I believe. She Showd be
granted the Sentence reduction under the
amendment 821 Change because She is a
good Person who cares about helping.
Others and seeing them Suceed. She is
kind, helpful, honest, hard working - can do
so much good for others. Please approve
her Sentence reduction requast So She
can return Sooner to her Community
where She can truly help others in
need.
Thank you for your time in
reading this request.
- Sincerely -
Padilla
[signature]
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2022
Attachment B(4)
Judge Barber
My name is Samantha Stevens, and I
met Amber Bruey when I began
Studies towards earning my Ged.
She is my amazing teacher, and I feel blessed
to receive her kindness each day I learn.
She is a loveing, caring mother who glows
as she shares Stories about her Children.
In fact Amber Bruey faced many obstacle's
in the BoP in order to provide necessary
breast milk for her baby
(who was allergic to formula milk.)
Throughout any struggles she has faced
Amber has been incredibly giving of her time.
She is passionaet about helping me and others
grow. I am 51 years old and barely have an
elementary School education she is a large
part of my continued academic growth.
Overall, I can't begin to describe how
phenomenal Amber is. I hope to see her
recevive a Sentence reduction so that
she can return home to her Family!
as soon as possible, She deserves it!
Kindly and most respectfully
Samantha Stevens
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2023
Attachment B(5 pg1)
Dear Honorable Judge Barber,
My name is April Huff, and I am an
inmate at Alderson Federal Prison Camp in
Alderson, WV. I have been cube mates with
Amber Bruey for the past 7 months. This has
given me ample opportunity to learn of
Amber's ways and get to know her as a person.
She is a woman who has made mistakes in
life and is indeed remorseful for her actions
and is doing what has been sentenced to her.
However, this time has not altered Amber from
being the loving, caring, and beneficial
person she is. Amber is a teacher's aide in
the education department here at FPC Alderson
and helps other inmates to learn and progress
their abilities and skills daily. I've seen
several students/inmates approach Amber with
questions even after classes are over, and
she never turns them away. She always greets
people with a smile and is willing to give a
helping hand if needed. Being her roommate,
I can honestly and first-handedly say Amber
is a positive aspect to our daily routines here
and is very dependable when called upon.
Amber also makes time to stay involved with
her 5 beautiful children as much as she
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Attachment B(5 pg.2)
possibly can while being at FPC Alderson.
As much as Amber has progressed, learned,
and achieved since she has been here,
Amber would be a much greater benefit
to herself as well as her family by
finishing her sentence being monitored
from home.
Sincerely,
April Huff
#31933-076
FPC Alderson
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Attachment B(6 pg.1)
December 4, 2023
Dear Honorable Cart,
I am writing this letter of support for
Amber R. Br[illegible]ey. While I have only known Amber
for approimately seven months as a fellow
person incarcerated here at Alderson Federal
Prison Camp. She has shown extraordinary
strength as a mother, wife, and friend. Amber
has done everything possilbe to ensure that
her five children receive the absolute best
care while she is here. She has fought tooth
and nail with the administration process to
send breast milk home to her baby girl,
Autumn who was diagnosed with severe formula
intolerance and under developed GI tract. She
was able to prevail when the administration
agreed that she would be able to pump and
store her milk on the [blank] here in a freezer
until her mother can make the trip from North
Carolina with someone to pick it up. Before this
was put into place I watched as Amber went
to Health Services about 8 times a day to
pump and dump valueable/vital nutrition for
Autumn. All the while her mother paying for
breast milk from a breast milk bank once
her stocked supply ran out. Her determination
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Attachment B(6 pg 2)
to do all that she can do under these
circumstances is unmatched. The fact that
she can now pump and store has set a
precedent for other mothers who may still
need to send breast milk home along
with her, a right that should not be denied
to any woman here at Alderson. This would
not be available as an option if Amber
had given up.
As an English as a second language,
teacher's aide in the education department
Amber is one of the most sought after
teacher's aides because she really cares about
her students. She takes her time with students
to ensure that they comprehend what she is
going over in her lesson that day. Even outside
of the classroom students tend to stop Amber
to ask her questions reguarding paperwork they
receive and may not understand, as there is no spanish
translator here on the premises. As a First Step Act
Peer mentor she assists new persons here at
Alderson with signing up for classes that will
allow them to earn programming credits that
will allow them to earn programming credits
which will lower their recidivism levels and
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Attachment B(6 pg 3)
earn home confinement/half way house time.
She goes above and beyond assisting
others on the compund whenever possibe.
Amber is a great friend and person to
confide in like myself as a first-time
offender prison was a terrifying experience.
Whenever I am having a rough day
Amber is exactly the person I go to because
I know that she is a reasonable thinker.
She usually reminds to create a plan of
action to work out whatever issue life may
throw at me. I am often inspired
by her compassion and persistence, especially
considering where we currently are. I am
grateful to have met a light such as
Amber Br[illegible]ey in a facility that tends to dim.
I respectfully submit this letter of support
Respectfully Submitted
[signature]
Amanda Christian
#55929-509


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