American injustice.

When I was younger, I listened a lot to Johnny Cash. I loved his gravely voice. Often times the songs he wrote and sang were sad. This was one I liked.

But that was before my son went to prison for a crime he did not commit. Now it is harder to listen to because of the life my son has had for the past 17 years. He was arrested at the young age of 17, and has been inside the prison since he was 19. He has been in Solitary confinement, and in general population. He has witnessed things that no one should ever have to see. Murders, drug overdoses, stabbings, suicides, and the list goes on.

He has been in a dark place for a very long time. Talk about missing someone, he has missed the birth of his neice; his girlfriend could not take the prison, so she stopped visiting. Now he is so far from home, it is difficult for me to visit.

A very dear friend sent me a link to a website that brought out a strong sense of Deja Vue.

Please help this man to clear himself and put the justice system right. He is a non violent man with no past criminal record who has been wrongfully convicted by the federal justice system. He was convicted solely on circumstantial evidence and nothing was proven during trial. The judge made this statement herself during sentencing.

There is, however, evidence to show that another person closely involved with Daniel (defendant) was responsible. The case was not properly investigated. Besides that - important evidence was destroyed at the police station before the FBI ever became involved. This evidence could have cleared Daniel of all charges had it not been destroyed forever by the police department.

All we ask is for a new trial and new investigation into this case. Why keep someone in prison for a crime they did not commit and allow the guilty party to walk free? Please help us! Even if Daniel were pardoned or his sentence commuted, he still plans on proving his innocence. It is a matter of principle. If you would like more information about this case please email me at blacksgeneralstore@gmail.com

I am Daniel's outside contact. If you want to help and need more details I would be happy to speak with you after initial email contact.
Thank for reading this.
Jonathan

Unless he gets the chance to prove his innocence, the rest of his life is ruined and for a crime he did not commit.


The similarities to my son's case are astounding.


http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/help_for_a_wrongfully_convicted_man

http://www.canadianinjustice.com

compare them.

If you feel compelled to help, please write letters to the Prime Minister of Canada, at Parliament Buildings, 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0A2

Also visit the young man's site in the USA and add your signature to his petition.