For Life Isaac Wright Jr?

A lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Wright was falsely accused and convicted of being a drug kingpin in 1991, and sentenced to life in prison plus 72 years on other drug convictions. He represented himself at trial and appeal, and after seven years in prison prevailed.

How many years did Isaac Wright Jr serve?

Utilizing those self-developed skills, Isaac cross-examined a veteran police officer, convincing him to confess to misconduct in open court. That confession ultimately won Isaac his freedom and exoneration after spending seven and a half years behind bars.

Did Isaac Wright Jr get a settlement?

After his release, he settled a 1990 lawsuit against the prosecutor's office for “peanuts,” as Wright put it. With his convictions vacated and case dismissed, he set his sights on becoming a practicing lawyer in Somerset County—the same county that locked him away less than a decade before.