FreeCharlieNOW!

How does an innocent man spend over 30 years in captivity,
accomplish so much while in prison and be turned down time
after time by the parole board when other DANGEROUS prisoners
are routinely released? (MOST RECENTLY GOVERNOR MITT
ROMNEY DURING THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL RACE AND THE
DANGEROUS KILLER PAROLED FROM MASSACHUSETTS THAT
KILLED 2 PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON STATE)

Certainly no other Florida prisoner, nor even many "free" men, come close to matching the
positive accomplishments and the total productive record of Charles P. Norman, an
amazing feat made even more remarkable when realized in the severe and restrictive
environment of state prisons.

When a man is imprisoned, his family either abandons him or shares his fate, becoming
virtual prisoners themselves. The photos in this exhibit show that Charlie's family has
continued their loving support of him, from a young man in his twenties at Union
Correctional institution, "The Rock," to present day at almost 60 years of age. Many
people from varied walks of life have become acquainted with Charlie over the years and
realize that he is very different from other prisoners. They have formed a larger support
group for Charlie, having recognized and acknowledged that he has qualities that drew
them to him, sparked their interest, and inspired them to join in seeking his release.

A natural, gifted teacher, skilled organizer and leader, author, playwright, poet, artist,
dedicated and genuine Christian, and strongly committed man of integrity and moral
fiber, Charlie has used all these talents in many capacities to help literally thousands of
prisoners and "free people" alike during the last 30 years. These photos represent only a
small fraction of the creative and beneficial force that is Charles Norman, and offer only
a brief glimpse into a life well-lived under the ultimate of difficult conditions.

After studying this exhibit and comparing Charlie's record to others, the unanswered
question that troubles so many is:

Why is this man who has so much to offer (and his MANY talents), still
unjustly in prison?