16 Years For a Crime He Did Not Commit

This man was in prison for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. He converted to Islam and that got him through. Like the story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Deskovic’s strength of perseverance is amazing to me. The video that appeared on NyTimes.com is very disturbing, but I am inspired by his stoic attitude. It makes me realize how much I take for granted.

Mostly his story makes me think of the 16 years he will never get back… he should get some compensation or at least some sort of financial assistance until he gets on his feet. My cousin is also locked up for a crime he didn’t commit. To all the wrongfully accused and those imprisoned for no reason, my prayers go out to them. I hope they can find peace of mind and I hope they know that the real prison is within. Only we can imprison our own mind’s and heart’s. And only we can break those psychological and emotional chains.