I was the trial and sentencing judge on his case in 1993 ... I have never forgotten this case, because the outcome troubled me. The law was served but fundamental fairness was not.

 Born in Trenton, MI, raised in River Rouge, MI. Played hockey and baseball as a child and teenager. In 1993, at the age of 19, I entered prison convicted of accessory to a felony murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, better known as "Death By Incarceration." My goal is to earn a second chance at life outside of prison, to become an ordained minister helping troubled youth, to complete law school and a PhD, and to teach criminology at the university level.

 Advocating to reform the criminal justice system and fighting to end mass incarceration.  In addition, I'm a Member in Discernment with the United Church of Christ (UCC) Michigan Covenant Association on a path to ordained ministry.