Free Danny Means

Danny was convicted of crimes from robbery to kidnapping to attempted murder. His co-conspirators in the incidents that led to the conviction shared culpability for what happened. Those 2 men served 3 and 8 years respectively in prison. Danny is serving a sentence of 120 years. He has never been offered forgiveness. He has been punished severely for crimes that did not result in death or physical harm to any man, woman, or child. This is not to say that psychological harm and property damage did not result. However, at what point do we as a society decide that a man has paid enough?

Danny has prayed, studied, contemplated, and worked for a chance at freedom. He has numerous accomplishments including an Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree during his sentence. He has been a suicide prevention counselor for other inmates. Danny is a mentor and leader amongst his fellow prisoners. Danny is a father and a son. A brother and a nephew. A man and a human. Danny is a certified firefighter. Danny has developed his moral compass and his mind. Danny has learned empathy and compassion. Danny has found forgiveness in his heart for those who disappointed him and for those who have shackled him. Danny has remorse for his crimes and compassion for victims of crime and a criminal justice system that throws away people.