CAST & CREW
Angela “Blac Chyna” White
as Bevelyn B. Williams
Angela White, known professionally as Blac Chyna, is an American model and entrepreneur who has transitioned into acting. In Pardon Me, she delivers a powerful performance as Bevelyn B. Williams, bringing authenticity to this true‑life courtroom drama.
Columbus Short
as Ricky Williams
Columbus Short is an American actor, choreographer, and dancer best known for his dynamic roles in films like Stomp the Yard and the hit series Scandal. Here, he brings intensity and heart to the role of Ricky Williams in Pardon Me, portraying a man caught in the crossfire of a landmark legal battle.
Erica Hubbard
as Edmee Chavannes
Erica Hubbard is an American actress who began her career as a model before moving into television and film. You might recognize her from roles in Diary of a Mad Black Woman and the hit series The Harper House. In Pardon Me, she delivers a nuanced performance as Edmee Chavannes, bringing heartfelt emotion to this true‐life courtroom drama.
Josie Davis
as Judge Lancaster
Josie Davis began her career at age 10 on the hit sitcom Charles in Charge, winning over audiences with her warmth and wit. Since then she’s built a diverse resume in film and television from indie dramas to guest roles on procedural hits. In Pardon Me, she brings depth and sincerity to her portrayal of Judge Lancaster, illuminating the human side of a landmark legal battle.
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
as Officer Harrison
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion turned actor, known for his powerhouse presence and magnetic charisma. He broke into Hollywood starring as B.A. Baracus in The A‑Team (2010) and has appeared in action hits like Warrior and Never Back Down. In Pardon Me, he brings grit and intensity to the role of Officer Harrison, a principled but conflicted lawman at the heart of the film’s most dramatic moments.
Rico Simonini
as Attorney Gilliard
Rico Simonini is a classically trained actor known for his powerful stage work in Frank & Ava and memorable guest spots on television dramas. With a commanding presence and a nuanced style, he excels at roles that demand both intellect and intensity. In Pardon Me, he portrays Attorney Gilliard, a strategic legal mind whose courtroom prowess and unwavering ethics drive some of the film’s most compelling moments.
Jeremy Sumpter
as Attorney Mendel
Jeremy Sumpter made his film debut at age 11 and rose to fame as Peter Pan in Peter Pan (2003). Since then he’s appeared in thrillers like Frailty and TV series such as Synchronic. In Pardon Me, he portrays Attorney Mendel, the sharp‑witted lawyer whose courtroom tactics turn the trial on its head.
Jason Mitchell
as Attorney Stokes
Jason Mitchell is an award‑nominated actor best known for his breakthrough performance as Sweet Pea in Fruitvale Station and as Eazy‑E in Straight Outta Compton. With a gift for bringing raw authenticity to every role, he now portrays the sharp‑minded Attorney Stokes in Pardon Me, delivering a powerful blend of intellect and empathy to the courtroom.
and Eleanor Grace Williams as Ellie…
BEVELYN WILLIAMS
Bevelyn Beatty Williams was born in Staten Island, New York, and grew up in North Carolina. Her childhood was marked by instability and abuse, and by her teens she’d begun a self-destructive spiral—her first abortion at 15, two more in the years that followed, dropping out of high school, and chasing relief in the wrong places. An arrest for money laundering became a turning point: during seven days in jail, a fellow inmate confronted the despair she was hiding and warned that the next stop was the grave. When Bevelyn walked out, she chose a different road. While fundraising outside Trump Tower, she met Edmee, who told her, “If these girls don’t know Jesus, nothing will change.” That conversation led to discipleship and a ministry focused on feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and sharing the Gospel—because, as Bevelyn says, until Jesus matters, nothing else matters.
Today Bevelyn is a wife to Rickey Williams Jr., mom to Eleanor Grace, and a bold pro-life witness. Her journey—including her street ministry, legal battles, and ultimate presidential pardon from Donald Trump as part of a group of peaceful pro-life activists—now comes to the screen in the feature film PARDON ME: THE BEVELYN B. WILLIAMS STORY. The movie traces her path from trauma and rebellion to redemption and courage, inviting audiences to wrestle with truth, mercy, and the sanctity of life. host a screening, share her story with your community, and see why so many say Bevelyn’s life is a testament to grace and conviction.
If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or community organizer, you can host a screening and invite your people into Bevelyn’s story—one night to watch, reflect, and talk about faith, mercy, justice, and the value of every life.
THE PARDON
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President Trump pardons 23 peaceful pro-life activists
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning 23 peaceful pro-life activists prosecuted under the previous administration. “They should not have been prosecuted… This is a great honor to sign this,” Trump said, framing their cases as First Amendment issues of speech, religion, press, and assembly. Among those pardoned is Fr. Fidelis Moscinski. Attorneys with the Thomas More Society—representing 21 of the activists—celebrated the move. Senior counsel Steve Crampton called it a moment when “freedom rings,” while executive vice president Peter Breen thanked Trump for keeping his promise to “mothers, fathers, grandparents, pastors, and priests,” and urged Congress to repeal the FACE Act so it can’t be “weaponized” against peaceful demonstrators.
Reports note significant prison terms tied to activities like praying, singing, or blocking clinic entrances. Lauren Handy (4 years, 9 months), John Hinshaw (21 months), William Goodman, Joan Bell, Herb Geraghty (27 months each), Jonathan Darnell (34 months), and Jean Marshall, Paulette Harlow, Heather Idoni (2 years each). For a Mt. Juliet, TN protest, Calvin Zastrow received 6 months and Chester Gallagher 16 months. In New York, Bevelyn Beatty Williams was sentenced to 3½ years. Eva Edl, an 89-year-old WWII concentration-camp survivor, was awaiting sentencing and reportedly faced up to 10 years under the 1994 FACE Act—a law intended to protect churches and clinics. Critics argue the statute has been used overwhelmingly against pro-life activists (often for minor trespass) and claim no FACE prosecutions were brought for hundreds of reported church attacks in 2024. Supporters of the pardons say the decision corrects an injustice and sets the stage for congressional action.
Source: The Catholic Herald
“It’s a great honor to sign this.”
President Donald J. Trump
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