40 Tons: The Social Initiative And Brand Empowering Communities Impacted By Cannabis Prohibition
Corvain Cooper, co-founder of the social initiative and cannabis brand 40 Tons, has a story marked by injustice and redemption.
“Trump, in his last two minutes in office, gave me clemency and I got my life back,” says Cooper, who went from facing life imprisonment for allegedly transporting 40 tons of cannabis to becoming a vocal advocate for industry reform and a champion for those most affected by the war on drugs.
“I want to use this second chance for a purpose,” he said during an interview at the latest Benzinga Cannabis Market Spotlight event in California.
40 Tons: A Multidimensional Effort For Justice And Support
Cooper has dedicated his new chapter to assisting individuals still caught in the justice system for cannabis-related offenses.
“I want to give back everything that was taken from me and try to restore another person’s life the way mine was restored,” he says. Through 40 Tons, Cooper backs initiatives like the “Free Parker Coleman” campaign. Coleman served 23 years …