Marked for Life: One Man's Fight for Justice from the Inside

In 1991, Isaac Wright Jr. was wrongfully convicted of drug charges and sentenced to life in prison in New Jersey. Despite being innocent, he was arrested, tried, and convicted under a draconian "kingpin" statute. He used the prison library to educate himself in the law and helped overturn the wrongful convictions of dozens of his fellow inmates before representing himself and proving his own innocence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

In 1991, Isaac Wright Jr. was unjustly accused of drug-related offenses in New Jersey and received a life sentence in prison. Despite his lack of involvement in drug dealing, he was subjected to an extreme punishment under a draconian "kingpin" statute. Notably, the prosecutor, detectives, and even the judge were aware of his innocence, yet he was nonetheless arrested, tried, and convicted. Furthermore, his co-defendants, some of whom were guilty of the very crimes attributed to Isaac, were granted freedom in exchange for fabricating lies about him. Undeterred, Isaac utilized the prison library to educate himself in law and tirelessly worked to overturn the wrongful convictions of numerous fellow inmates. Eventually, he took on the role of his own attorney, successfully proving his innocence and bringing down the powerful and corrupt individuals who had aligned against him. Isaac Wright Jr.'s story serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of seeking justice, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 146 x 221 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250277480