Jeff Deskovic shares his story of being wrongfully convicted of murder and rape as a 16-year-old teenager and spending 16 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. The miscarriage of justice is horrifying, along with the challenges and dangers he faced in prison. Jeff entered a men's maximum-security prison for a life sentence at the age of 17. He goes through the disappointment of seven denied appeals until year 16 the Innocent Project takes his case and frees him with DNA. The original perpetrator confesses and had murdered a schoolteacher while Jeff was imprisoned. He discusses the challenges he faced during his time in prison, including limited contact with loved ones and the loss of his grandmother. Jeff recounts his numerous appeals and the disappointment of each denial. He describes the moment he learned of his impending release and the mixed emotions he experienced. Jeff reflects on the difficulties of reentry, including the social stigma and the struggle to find employment. Despite the challenges, Jeff emphasizes the importance of perseverance, having a realistic plan, and never giving up. He says to never lose sight of your goal. He shares his advocacy work and the establishment of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice that has freed 14 people. Jeff's ultimate goal is to have a chapter of the foundation in each state and country to help free innocent people. Please donate to the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group prisonist.org Start Here, Autoplazadirect.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brent-cassity/support