Truth Will Out

At just 17 years old, Jeff Deskovic’s life took an unexpected turn when he found himself wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of his classmate. Despite maintaining his innocence, he spent over 16 years behind bars, enduring the unimaginable hardships of prison life. We spoke to Jeff and uncovered the shocking details of his wrongful conviction and the injustices he faced along the way. 

But Jeff’s story doesn’t end with his wrongful conviction. Against all odds, he eventually secured his freedom and became a powerful advocate for criminal justice reform. Through his foundation, The Deskovic Foundation, Jeff works tirelessly to prevent wrongful convictions and provide support to exonerees.