I think thats because he doesn't seem to be a natural public speaker, and he doesn't have to be! He's speaking out because he has something important to say, not because he loves speaking in public or writing arguments. He didn't ask for his position, but he's doing something with it.
Totally agree. That is how the law should be . An innocent should not be able to be convicted. Rather a guilty going free. Today though, it is the total opposite! It is an injustice system rather than the other way around.
I met Jeff Descovic after he helped free William Lopez. I say "helped" because it was the truth that truly set him free. Since then I've donated to the foundation, and brought my children to meet him and some of his volunteers.
I just listened to Jeff story on the podcast WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? it’s more detailed and up to date. Well worth a listen. God bless Jeffrey and all his good work!! 😇
He didn’t mention this but the real perpetrator went on to murder a schoolteacher with two children. If any one of the people in the “justice system” would’ve stopped and done the right thing, they could’ve caught the ACTUAL perpetrator and prevented this woman from being murdered. They literally cost this woman her life in addition to everything they stole from Jeffrey and his family.
"Deskovic was exonerated and released in 2006. He has become an advocate for criminal justice reform. In 2014 a jury found in favor of Deskovic and awarded him $41.6 million in a federal civil suit against the county for wrongful imprisonment. Due to his pretrial settlement with the county, Deskovic was limited to receive $10 million. He has set up a foundation to work for reform."(WIKI) can any one explaine this why he didnt get the all 41 million ?????
Damn! And no financial compensation!? We don’t hear enough about people wrongfully convicted people getting released and getting real compensation money! Every wrongfully convicted person needs freedom with real financial compensation!
Thanks Jeffrey Deshovic for sharing this moment to those who has been wrongly convicted through our dishonest judicial system. I myself has been a victim by our justice system wrongly convicted and wrongly accused in 1987 and I still plead my Innocents until this day. And with all due respect,. can you please send me any information that can be helpful.. Sincerely a person who's looking for help. Thanks and much blessings.
They are not taking any more cases, they are backlogged 600 cases. Its a shame. If only every lawyer in the country would take a few pro bono cases...it would help. A lot.
Justice system is so sickening. I don’t think you’ll find a good one anywhere in this world. It’s truly heartbreaking to see the innocent get sentenced and see the one who actually committed the crime go free. What happened to wanting to keep the bad off the street. It’s all a money grab and it makes me sick.
3/4 of the way thru I broke down an started crying. He seems to be on the autism spectrum which makes the harder to watch. I am so hurt that this happen to him I raised a son 31 years old, he has Asperger Syndrome- a form of autism..
@@YoYo-gt5iq ohh thank you I just read Jeff finished law school ... I wish I could just give him a hug... Came back to watch his TedTalk, forgot I posted previously ...
@@zorazorazorzzora8333 I emailed them and got a reply. I just set up to give $5 a month to them. A friend of mine in NY said he called and asked if he could visit their office in NY and they said he could. He's even going to bring his kids so they can meet him and find out what they're all about.
I wish I could say something about this but I can't yet....but this happens, or they force you to take a plea deal. A criminal forever for being completely innocent happens....
Im in Prison for 40years with 2 life terms. Wrongful Convicted. DA ran the DNA on me & it came Negative with none of my DNA but still convicted me for a Murder. But it was not a Murder it was a suicide by accidental discharge. All the evidences pointed too self inflicted Wound. But DA didnt want too show the jury the truth. Now all my Appeals our exhausted. I dont know what too do. Please Someone Help Me🙏
I have a friend in same situation. charged w murder for a suicide. Ive been desperately trying to find help. just anyone to represent her in court short of me going to law school and getting licensed to do so.... Ive hit roadblock after roadblock. Either they don't take murder cases, or they are extremely backlogged. The only hope I hold is for more lawyers to take on pro bono cases. If every lawyer just took on 2 a year, there would be no backlog. Also, if our elected officials aren't keeping checks and balances on a corrupt system of justice, they too...or their family and friends could someday end up in the same situation.
042022. Thank God he survived. His story gives me little tiny heart shaped arrows of hope dropping into my heart. I label as don't ever give up seeking self justice. And criminal justice for all of us. The heart break in these type of stories is the murder is not found... HeavenLee Justice
Jeffrey Deskovic would have to be a foremost expert on estimating the percentage of wrongful convictions. At time 14:20 he estimates between 15 to 20 percent. This would be a minimum and this is only for those who are convicted. Sexual crime is a category of crime that is the highest for wrongful convictions. This happens mostly to men from female accusers. Heterosexual male false accusers are rare. Jeffrey Deskovic estimates between 15 to 20 percent of convictions are wrong. He doesn't mention the overall number of women who falsely accuse.
Another thing they do .families .where english is their 2 nd language they treated to split up the family and deport them cops shouting in their face .invading their personal space .wrong man wrong .
The worst consequences of "convicting" the innocent fall on the general public. The folks of Peekskill and Westchester County were quite right to be afraid for their wives and children. But there was that 16 year interval when these folks supposed they could relax their vigilance, while in fact the actual killer walked free among them. Finally, ultimately, confidence in those who "serve and protect" in Westchester County has disintegrated to "When seconds count the cops are only minutes away." and "Mom and Pop ARE the family's first responders." Any pretense of "Mr. Policeman is your friend. " is a forgotten relic of a bygone century 😂 .
@@jeffreydeskovic3988 but you arent taking any more cases. I went to donate and read that. I think you should start an incentive program for ALL criminal lawyers in the US to take a few pro bono cases a year. Most are just for the money. sad. while innocent ppl wait a lifetime. Any money awarded for a wrongful conviction, put 10 percent in the incentive program. the more cases overturned and the ppl responsible for the conviction still be not outside statue of limitations..the closer we can get to recent cases and somehow stop the corruption. If they're never held accountable, and the ppl above them never held accountable- it wil NEVER STOP.
If he or his parents willfully give the cops unlimited access to himself; he deserved that. I’m sorry. If you think the cops are your friends; you get what you get.
@@jeffthornton6998 Victim blaming. If a crime is committed in your community then everyone should just keep their mouths shut ? Not co-operate ? Disband the ' neighborhood watch ' ? The fault lies with the cops, not with the victim. He did not ' deserve that '
@@elcordobes-i1h OK. I’ll meet you halfway on that. My words were a bit strong. But people have got to understand that the cops are not your friend. If the only thing separating them from a nice shiny detective badge or a promotion is you; then you are going down. Nobody is gonna look after you better than you. This guy did know that and,unfortunately, paid for it.
I've just listened to Mr. Deskovic's story on Generation Why podcast. How he survived is a miracle and I wish him the best.
Me too
That's how I got here too
He visited my police academy class today and told this story....I admire this guy a lot
Thank you for sharing your story. Such a terrifying thing the American “justice” system.
I like the way he speaks, specifically, in the words he chooses. He's very clear in his explanations.
I think thats because he doesn't seem to be a natural public speaker, and he doesn't have to be! He's speaking out because he has something important to say, not because he loves speaking in public or writing arguments. He didn't ask for his position, but he's doing something with it.
It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer.
- William Blackstone
Totally agree. That is how the law should be . An innocent should not be able to be convicted. Rather a guilty going free. Today though, it is the total opposite! It is an injustice system rather than the other way around.
Yes. Would rather live among rapists and thieves than in a country where the state acts with impunity.
That’s not what happens when an innoce5 person gets locked up the guilty go on without repercussion
I met Jeff Descovic after he helped free William Lopez. I say "helped" because it was the truth that truly set him free.
Since then I've donated to the foundation, and brought my children to meet him and some of his volunteers.
Wow, that's really cool.
Heard you on Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom......Thank you for all of your work and your publiuc speaking!
This is heartbreaking. How many innocent people are in prison now? This is a travesty in the greatest country in the world! Sad!
How many of languished in prison only to die before DNA and prosecutors’ misconduct could prove them innocent
I just listened to Jeff story on the podcast WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? it’s more detailed and up to date. Well worth a listen. God bless Jeffrey and all his good work!! 😇
He didn’t mention this but the real perpetrator went on to murder a schoolteacher with two children. If any one of the people in the “justice system” would’ve stopped and done the right thing, they could’ve caught the ACTUAL perpetrator and prevented this woman from being murdered. They literally cost this woman her life in addition to everything they stole from Jeffrey and his family.
How does anyone have any faith in cops, prosecutors, or the justice system after hearing this?
Not everyone is like this, there is a lot of corruption but there’s still some good people in the justice system too.
"Deskovic was exonerated and released in 2006. He has become an advocate for criminal justice reform. In 2014 a jury found in favor of Deskovic and awarded him $41.6 million in a federal civil suit against the county for wrongful imprisonment. Due to his pretrial settlement with the county, Deskovic was limited to receive $10 million. He has set up a foundation to work for reform."(WIKI) can any one explaine this why he didnt get the all 41 million ?????
You just described the American Nightmare that people know exists, yet they deny it's real.
The idea that cops have been taught to coerce guilt by any means, even illegally, is just madness.
Damn! And no financial compensation!? We don’t hear enough about people wrongfully convicted people getting released and getting real compensation money! Every wrongfully convicted person needs freedom with real financial compensation!
Many blessings Jeffrey! I'm so proud of you 🙌
Thanks Jeffrey Deshovic for sharing this moment to those who has been wrongly convicted through our dishonest judicial system.
I myself has been a victim by our justice system wrongly convicted and wrongly accused in 1987 and I still plead my Innocents until this day.
And with all due respect,. can you please send me any information that can be helpful.. Sincerely a person who's looking for help. Thanks and much blessings.
Hi Ruben, there's a website. I bet they would talk to you.
They are not taking any more cases, they are backlogged 600 cases. Its a shame.
If only every lawyer in the country would take a few pro bono cases...it would help. A lot.
How tragic, this needs more views, I'm discovering the truth in this thru a family member at this time.
Great work Legal System, shame.
Justice system is so sickening. I don’t think you’ll find a good one anywhere in this world. It’s truly heartbreaking to see the innocent get sentenced and see the one who actually committed the crime go free. What happened to wanting to keep the bad off the street. It’s all a money grab and it makes me sick.
Never EVER confess. This need to be taught in school. NEVER confess.
in case anyone is wondering. the police, judges, prosecutors, and other court workers actually hate this man to death.
Just one of the problems with juries, how does Christmas dinner Trump a human life.
3/4 of the way thru I broke down an started crying. He seems to be on the autism spectrum which makes the harder to watch. I am so hurt that this happen to him
I raised a son 31 years old, he has Asperger Syndrome- a form of autism..
And now the guy has freed other ppl. What an amazing person.
Hope you and your son are well.
@@YoYo-gt5iq ohh thank you
I just read Jeff finished law school ... I wish I could just give him a hug... Came back to watch his TedTalk, forgot I posted previously ...
@@zorazorazorzzora8333
I emailed them and got a reply. I just set up to give $5 a month to them.
A friend of mine in NY said he called and asked if he could visit their office in NY and they said he could. He's even going to bring his kids so they can meet him and find out what they're all about.
This story is painful. On top of everything, there is never an apology!
Stay strong and stay alive brotha.
I wish I could say something about this but I can't yet....but this happens, or they force you to take a plea deal. A criminal forever for being completely innocent happens....
Im in Prison for 40years with 2 life terms. Wrongful Convicted. DA ran the DNA on me & it came Negative with none of my DNA but still convicted me for a Murder. But it was not a Murder it was a suicide by accidental discharge. All the evidences pointed too self inflicted Wound. But DA didnt want too show the jury the truth. Now all my Appeals our exhausted. I dont know what too do. Please Someone Help Me🙏
I have a friend in same situation. charged w murder for a suicide. Ive been desperately trying to find help. just anyone to represent her in court short of me going to law school and getting licensed to do so.... Ive hit roadblock after roadblock. Either they don't take murder cases, or they are extremely backlogged.
The only hope I hold is for more lawyers to take on pro bono cases. If every lawyer just took on 2 a year, there would be no backlog.
Also, if our elected officials aren't keeping checks and balances on a corrupt system of justice, they too...or their family and friends could someday end up in the same situation.
Where is your case now
Happens all the time
042022. Thank God he survived. His story gives me little tiny heart shaped arrows of hope dropping into my heart.
I label as don't ever give up seeking self justice. And criminal justice for all of us. The heart break in these type of stories is the murder is not found... HeavenLee Justice
QOULD YOU CARE TO TELL THE COURT WHY .
All interigations should be videoed .cops should be better trained .court appointed attorneys. Are nt worth vomiting over
WhT a brave guy .every thing he said is 100 % TRUE
Against all odds never give up
In 2020 he freed 2 more innocent people.
Jeffrey Deskovic would have to be a foremost expert on estimating the percentage of wrongful convictions. At time 14:20 he estimates between 15 to 20 percent. This would be a minimum and this is only for those who are convicted.
Sexual crime is a category of crime that is the highest for wrongful convictions. This happens mostly to men from female accusers.
Heterosexual male false accusers are rare.
Jeffrey Deskovic estimates between 15 to 20 percent of convictions are wrong. He doesn't mention the overall number of women who falsely accuse.
For this you need to read a site such as:
www.datagoneodd.com/blog/2015/06/28/what-do-we-know-about-false-rape-allegations/
God Bless and May your life be protected by God grace -blessed hands 🙏🏽❣️
Another thing they do .families .where english is their 2 nd language they treated to split up the family and deport them cops shouting in their face .invading their personal space .wrong man wrong .
Weak trees are cut first
The worst consequences of "convicting" the innocent fall on the general public. The folks of Peekskill and Westchester County were quite right to be afraid for their wives and children. But there was that 16 year interval when these folks supposed they could relax their vigilance, while in fact the actual killer walked free among them. Finally, ultimately, confidence in those who "serve and protect" in Westchester County has disintegrated to "When seconds count the cops are only minutes away." and "Mom and Pop ARE the family's first responders." Any pretense of "Mr. Policeman is your friend. " is a forgotten relic of a bygone century 😂 .
someone needs to start a donation center
I just went to his site and donated. Not much, but it's what I give.
any amount is appreciated, and it all helps.
@@jeffreydeskovic3988 but you arent taking any more cases. I went to donate and read that. I think you should start an incentive program for ALL criminal lawyers in the US to take a few pro bono cases a year. Most are just for the money. sad. while innocent ppl wait a lifetime.
Any money awarded for a wrongful conviction, put 10 percent in the incentive program. the more cases overturned and the ppl responsible for the conviction still be not outside statue of limitations..the closer we can get to recent cases and somehow stop the corruption. If they're never held accountable, and the ppl above them never held accountable- it wil NEVER STOP.
He is a hostile witness your honour
Makes And Better Places
He talks very fast
Attention all this is an amazing video and thank you so much for ur educative video. Also, I made the same quality video for my channel.
Mutt&Jeff shame tac!
I tell them to go and get stuffed LAWYER LAWYER
If he or his parents willfully give the cops unlimited access to himself; he deserved that. I’m sorry. If you think the cops are your friends; you get what you get.
So, he should NOT have co-operated with the cops. Is that what you're saying ?
@@elcordobes-i1h Yep. He is under no obligation to say anything to them. Or cooperate. Or to help. Or to do anything.
@@jeffthornton6998 Victim blaming. If a crime is committed in your community then everyone should just keep their mouths shut ? Not co-operate ? Disband the ' neighborhood watch ' ? The fault lies with the cops, not with the victim. He did not ' deserve that '
@@elcordobes-i1h OK. I’ll meet you halfway on that. My words were a bit strong.
But people have got to understand that the cops are not your friend. If the only thing separating them from a nice shiny detective badge or a promotion is you; then you are going down.
Nobody is gonna look after you better than you. This guy did know that and,unfortunately, paid for it.
@@jeffthornton6998
He was 16!
After seeing the photo of him being released i can only conclude it was his skin colour that made what happened, happen