Saturday, October 5, 2013

Update: Dying a free man

Herman Wallace died yesterday.

He died a free man after spending over 40 years in solitary confinement in the Louisiana penitentiary known as Angola.

A federal judge ordered him released earlier in the week. Even then Mr. Wallace had to fight the power of the state as officials refused to release him until the judge threatened to hold them in contempt.

Although the victory was all too short, it was a victory nonetheless.

1 comment:

Lee said...

"As prosecutors our job is to win."
- Sebastian Stark Deputy DA (2006, portrayed by James Woods)

"What about justice? - Raina Troy Assistant DA (2006 portrayed by Sophina Brown)

"Justice is God's problem."
- Sebastian Stark Deputy DA (2006, portrayed by James Woods)