Anthony Papa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anthony Papa
Occupation	Drug Trafficker
Date Of Birth	Jun 6, 1960(1960-06-06)
Age	64
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Gemini

Anthony Papa Biography

Anthony Papa is one of the most popular and richest Drug Trafficker who was born on June 6, 1960 in New York, United States. Anthony Papa (born June 6 1960 at New York City) is an artist, writer advocate against drug wars. He is also founding member of the Mothers of NYC Disappeared.

On 7 March 2009, after years of urging significant reforms to laws like the Rockefeller Drug laws, Gov. Paterson passed radical changes that left Papa in the clear.

Papa appeared with Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter in Quebrando o Tabu (2011) a film released in Brazil about the global war on drugs directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade and produced by Luciano Huck. The film was then re-released under the name of Breaking the Taboo when Sam Branson (son of Richard Branson) partnered with Andrade. The film, narrated by Morgan Freeman, premiered in London and New York.

New York’s strict drug laws, enacted during the term of former governor Nelson Rockefeller, and now known as the Rockefeller drug laws are among the toughest in the United States. The possession of 4 ounces (113 g) or more of such drugs as heroin and cocaine — or the sale of 2 ounces (57 g) or more of the same substances — carried the same penalties as those imposed for second-degree murder. (The laws were revised in 2004/2005.)

Papa’s debut book, entitled 15 to Life, was released in 2004. It is an autobiographical story of Papa’s encounter dealing with the criminal justice system as well as the laws governing narcotics. The book is currently made into an important movie according to Variety. This option for film has not been renewed with producers and Papa’s rights were returned to his name in 2014. In the year 2018 Spray Filmes a production company located in Sao Paulo Brazil optioned his second book. This Side of Freedom: the Life after Clemency and screenplay that was registered with the WGA named “This Side of Freedom” was offered for a year. Then in October, 2019, the rights were again transferred back to Papa.

Anthony Papa Net Worth

Anthony Papa is one of the richest Drug Trafficker from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anthony Papa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Papa spent over 12 years at Sing Sing before Governor George Pataki granted him clemency in the year 1996. While in prison, Papa earned two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree from The New York Theological Seminary. Papa began painting during his time in prison. In the end, the self-portrait he painted “15 to Life” was shown in the Whitney Museum of American Art that triggered an influx of media interest.

Following his release, Papa attempted acting in The show on HBO called Oz and has been in numerous films. Papa created The Mothers of New York Disappeared in 1997 (along with Randy Credico), and it became the most prominent organization for activism in opposition to those who were enforcing the Rockefeller Drug Laws. Papa continued to fight for change the laws governing drugs in The United States currently works for Drug Policy Alliance as the director in charge of Media Relations. Papa is still using the arts as a potent method to help those who are less fortunate. He has written op-eds in regional newspapers throughout the United States and his advocacy of reforming the law on drugs is covered in national magazines like Time magazine.

In 2011, Papa defended Cameron Douglas (son of actor Michael Douglas), when he was convicted of a drug crime and sentenced to 5 years in prison. While Douglas was incarcerated, authorities caught him using drugs, causing the judge to extend his sentence by four and a half years. Papa wrote 16 opinion pieces defending Cameron. In 2012, Michel Douglas stated during his Emmy acceptance speech that he was being denied the ability to visit his son for two years because of Cameron’s drug use in prison. Papa started a petition on Change.org which received extensive media coverage, demanding that Douglas be allowed to see his son. Thousands of emails were sent to Attorney General Eric Holder and the warden of the prison that held Cameron. Soon after Michael Douglas was allowed to visit his son. Papa has been very vocal about the war on drugs appearing on national shows such as MSNBC, CNN. He has appeared on shows such as the Democracy Now, and FOX NEWS and many other media outlets across the United States. Recently he has spoken about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ attempt to bring back the drug war of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Anthony Ranked on the list of most popular Drug Trafficker. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Anthony Papa celebrates birthday on June 6 of every year.