2016: Life after death row

Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row before he was exonerated in 2015. Now, Hinton has written a book about his experience called "The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row." 60 Minutes told his story in 2016.
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[@mikeyxswrld6422]

Who else is here after watching just mercy

[@andreapociask5882]

Me. Compelling stuff

[@de-firede-lion4182]

me

[@emmawood6869]

Watched it yesterday

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

right here bro

[@thewettee9499]

Triforce Master yup!!

[@1976Leila]

Poor man who was 30 years unjustly imprisoned. He is so spiritual and prison humbled him even more. I hope he gets rewarded for his suffering.

[@janethockey9070]

1976Leila Same thing happened with Richard Philips in Detroit

[@anniehelton5702]

30 years out of one's life is criminal. The American system should have laws in place that compensate these human beings who are prisoned unjustly.

[@demetriuswilliams5620]

Alabama owes this man millions, they should give him a million dollars for every year he did locked up. Pay that man,

[@donnacarroll6434]

Agree, read my comments

[@Wde37]

I just saw this and was about to comment, but you took the words out of my mouth. What's a couple million to the state?

[@pamelalloyd6776]

I read that because he wasn't proven innocent they don't want to give him the money. When I say to you the whole thing just makes my jaw drop it's an understatement. They need to pay him an amount that we probably can't even imagine how do you ever pay somebody for 30 years of their life. Incredible

[@laurarexford4291]

Pamela Lloyd The State of Alabama could never give this poor man BACK the LIFE they STOLEN from HIM but 30 MILLION and an APOLOGY would be a great FIRST STEP in RIGHTING the so many WRONGS they have done to HIM.

[@torkadazali9922]

Demetrius WILLIAMS yes pay that màn😢😢😢

[@xXGodsGraceXx]

“They took 30 years of my life...what joy I have, I can not afford to give that to them”

[@tomscott3]

incredibly powerful words. www.stloiyf.com/blog

[@JohnHoffman65]

A lesson for all who have been wronged by this world.

[@paddybrady652]

I am white Mr Hinton i could never be apart to what was done to you i condemn it totally i hope what remains of your life you will find happiness

[@fdavyes]

“Being angry would be leting them win.” You’re a pure and beautiful soul, man. Love should always win. Cheers!

[@fibby-enymore6601]

Exactly Wilson.. Love seals it all..

[@halfairley6044]

AMEN AMEN AMEN, Mr. Davyes. You just became my Friend.

[@nafuregal1288]

This is a refined man that needs to have a well-publicized Go fund Me account. If state does not compensate him. Many would pitch in. He more than deserves it.

[@sisternationn9145]

Who’s here after just mercy ?

[@liltjonesss]

Me!!!!! A masterpiece

[@lebredamcelroy832]

ALLAH 💖JEHOVAH JESUS GOD BLESS PROTECTS YOU YALL FAMILY'S TOGETHER 💕 🙏🏾

[@johnsteytler3597]

Me

[@tasharenay]

Just Mercy bought me here. God Bless these men..

[@chrisdidonna7371]

The people that put him away should be locked up

[@davidhuber2076]

"How can I smile when I am full of hate?" God bless this man.

[@fibby-enymore6601]

Tears rolled down my cheeks as he made that comment David..God bless his heart..

[@kinleyharris6076]

I read "The Sun Does Shine" as a required book for summer reading and DID NOT expect to be sobbing alone in my room as many times as I did while reading that book. I swear this mans courage is otherwordly and i'm overwhelmingly inspired by it😭

[@annettegenovesi]

I also. I can't even pick out a favorite part of the book. The book club? The Ku Klux Clan guy? His rich fantasy life of escaping the horror? Impossible. All great writing and reading.

[@KJJ8518]

I read his book. All I can say is what a strong man.

[@fibby-enymore6601]

Oh wow..God bless his heart..

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

can you imagine how many innocent souls were executed

[@chuckhockey9464]

Thousands

[@camilleward9163]

I love men like Bryan Stevenson! Our men are so smart and so strong given the chance.

[@JakeJones19]

1 in 9 are thought to be innocent actually (according to the just mercy movie)

[@williamhargrove9713]

A man of GOD GOD sees and he knows

[@patsyplamer2898]

Slavery still exists, we weren't free

[@rayjones9546]

God Bless you Anthony Ray Hinton. I finished reading your book today. It changed my life. Thank you.

[@siaabiebunduka2975]

Daisy Jackson Hello,what's the title plz

[@Mel-by5jc]

@@siaabiebunduka2975 The Sun Does Shine

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

I laughed and I cried...that was one of the most powerful books I ever read!!!

[@mariaseidi4764]

@@Charrisnemtblueprint Greetings from Germany Germany what's the name of the book?

[@roxanaalvarez1543]

I can't believe the state of Alabama! Mr. Hinton deserves more than apology.

[@datim2794]

Why can't you believe it? It happens there all the time.

[@politereminder6284]

Yet he hasn't even gotten that.

[@michellemarie2590]

Jesus wept. I understand this now.

[@OGitGirlJess]

Michelle Marie AMEN!!! And HE still weeps daily, unfortunately. 😞💔🙏✝️☮️

[@deeliciousgrapes]

@@OGitGirlJess the "peace" sign is a broken crucifix.

[@OGitGirlJess]

Deelicious Grapes Dude 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@frankstrother9130]

3

[@66pst]

Jesus?Amen?!

[@DadraGreathouse]

Horrible injustice. I pray that the State of Alabama apologies publicly since they wrongfully arrested and convicted this man. And they need to give him MILLIONS for the 30 years they intentionally and maliciously took from him. May God fight his battle and hand Mr. Ray the victory.

[@DadraGreathouse]

...sorry for the above typo...I pray that the State of Alabama apologizes to this man. (Autocorrect strikes again.) 😊

[@ericmartin894]

Da'dra Greathouse Alabama is a racist bottom feeder of a state. They would rather die and be wrong than to apologize and face the music. If I were Hinton,I would leave the state

[@rsar61]

Da'dra Greathouse guess you missed the part where someone pick him out of a line up???

[@msoiseth3419]

God bless Mr. Hinton. The only thing worse that a guilty man going free is an innocent man being convicted. I do disagree that he should be given millions of dollars. That doesn't fix it. I think he should be awarded enough for a comfortable life for the rest of his life though. And I think anyone involved in false information that helped convict him should spend time in prison.

[@kadiangraham4450]

I would be too much apology... And the ones in the cemetery..

[@a.wanderer5006]

What a strong man, and what a travesty of justice.

[@CameliaKay9804]

Those cops need to be thrown in jail

[@haddytouray2714]

I agree

[@Mff48]

imprison all the bent cops there wouldnt be enough room!!!!

[@tomscott3]

all those responsible, judges and prosecutors, not just police. www.stloiyf.com/blog

[@Ghettofox]

I would be 100% comfortable with my tax money going to this mans bank account

[@hzjohnson1632]

@P H Lol

[@deposessed]

I'd be more comfortable seeing it come out of the investigators and prosecutors bank account who wrongly charged this man

[@MatthewSenneke]

Alabama needs to pay for every and any single thing this man wants to do for the rest of his life

[@jamesmayden2155]

Before or after the convicted person for color served 30 years for a crime that he that man didn't commit?

[@deyamoya8293]

What about the people who tried to frame him wrongly?

[@fibby-enymore6601]

Matthew, I concur with you dear..He sure deserves it..I cry for him..

[@kelleeking1023]

They won't even say they were wrong. Won't even mouth the words that he is innocent.

[@georgetteboone2529]

The best to you, Mr. Hinton!!!

[@You-tube2323]

Oh poor Mr Hinton how could you not be angry 3 decades of your life.......

[@tomadams3528]

Ain't no sweet thing in Alabama. So stop saying " sweet home Alabama."

[@themadlad8540]

They got sone sweet little mommas

[@lebredamcelroy832]

NEVER nothing for US SO A DAMN SHAMEFUL RATS 🐀 🐍💯

[@RealRanma]

Lebreda McElroy ?

[@tomadams3528]

@@RealRanma ikr? I'm like WTF?!

[@tomadams3528]

@@themadlad8540 *some.

[@joshlink2129]

Damn man., I have so much respect for this guy.

[@MrSmith-eg7oh]

This system needs to change.

[@lebredamcelroy832]

Damn SHAME DISGRACE SHAMEFUL EVIDENCE WATCHING HIS LIFE TRUTHS 🙏🏾 Thank YOU! ALLAH 💖JEHOVAH JESUS GOD BLESS PROTECTS YOU for the REST OF YR LIFE TRUTHS HONOR

[@joncarr1200]

juan hoshkaboo he's not a politician. Just an advocate. One way it could change is the government compensating exonerated in prisoners in states like Alabama, even if it's a little. Moreover, these officers need to be held accountable. Who just convicts someone just because they can and gets away with it?

[@fibby-enymore6601]

@@lebredamcelroy832 Pls dear,don't associate JESUS,JEHOVA,with Islamic moon god allah..Subscribe to Arabian prophet on KZbin to clearly understand why plss..The god of islam is not same with GOD of Christianity at all..Bless

[@fibby-enymore6601]

You all should see to the change bcos innocent pples lives are being wasted for nothing & nothing is offered to them for a fresh start..its wicked..Bless you Smith..Africa

[@Denailacole]

Be the change you wish to see ❤️

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

Shame on the State of Alabama ! Shame on you ! We all know, as awful as it is, injustices occur but when they do we HAVE to do all that can be done to make it right. Mr Hinton is entitled to a MINIMUM of: fair compensation for every year and a full pension. I would say, one to two million in compensation plus a pension for retirement. *SHAME ON YOU ALABAMA*

[@putjesusfirst9217]

It happens everywhere. Also I think this man deserves something more also. An i live in Alabama, I think all thr people their when he was convicted is no longer. Thank God he is free today. An deserves more

[@putjesusfirst9217]

@@theeyeinthesky3854 This happens in every state. However you don't have to go anywhere you dont want to. Their is people in New York who don't get paid either. But it isn't just Alabama who does this its hard to get money from anyone or anything. I do believe this man deserves it after what they put him through.

[@haddytouray2714]

U are right. Shame on them.

[@bjmt1585]

The lieutenant who denied his truth should be put in jail for 39 years Between... Shame on America

[@samlee2562]

the world is so messed up sometimes

[@rikitotakai2049]

Sam Lee sometimes

[@VivaMessico]

always..

[@LuckyLucky-xp2sz]

No, United States of America and it's white people are messed up

[@chantellejames7587]

They should have sue the Justice system

[@1maripaul]

My "like" for this video is for Ray Hinton, you find Joy after what you have been through and some out there cant find joy with millions, loving families and everything they ever wanted! This "Like" is a Million times for YOU Ray Hinton!! Keep the Joy in your Heart and God Bless you!

[@YouthFootballGeek101]

This is beyond evil.

[@fibby-enymore6601]

Honestly it is..Wasted life of an innocent.. Evil world indeed

[@YouthFootballGeek101]

Where are the good cops? Please stand up and say something.

[@marlomills6800]

PLEASE

[@marieblizzard3172]

What their doing to people in this state is unforgivable.

[@weaponsfreee]

good cops are a myth. otherwise they wouldve stopped the guys beating rodney king

[@wandab808]

👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@Mff48]

there aint none!!

[@Onemorgantolove]

The mental impact the trauma on him and his family/relative.

[@keysagrable9191]

This is heartbreaking. 💔 God bless him. 💙

[@Joeldo._]

Keysa Grable ❤️

[@TheEtrepreneur]

"how can I smile if I'm full of hate" God Bless You Mr.

[@godmadesam]

Everyone who helped get these men/women get convicted deserve some kind of harsh punishment! Especially, the ones who just lied to get money!

[@annettegenovesi]

And also his "friend" who secretly harbored a deep anger towards Hinton and was strongly responsible for his initial imprisonment, even though his statements defied logic!

[@andrewzeegers]

mr. Hinton is a very brave man, it is so injust what happened to him. Can't we start a Gofundme action to gather some money for him?

[@MogauF]

I’m deeply hurt by the injustice in Anthony ‘s story 💔💔💔

[@dmz140]

This story physically hurts. Imagine having done nothing wrong and being swept up and thrown in jail for years or decades. Omg... prayers for all innocent convicted.

[@auntyshak1778]

"How can I smile when am full of hate" God bless your life

[@helenrumjanek2415]

The goverment owes him compensation!!!

[@thomaspatterson412]

What a beautiful and humble person after experimenting the injustice that happen to him. May God Bless him!

[@monicajordan6900]

Wow! “ what joy I have I cannot afford to give it to them” , powerful!

[@greenshirtandtuxedopantsmo1015]

Ray Hinton God be with you ! Love from NJ

[@sallybock6334]

💔 breaks my heart bless u love

[@carolynabual-faraj6791]

Mr. Hinton, Your book is truly inspirational for everyone. It was a book full of raw emotions, honesty & it shows us all, what faith, forgiveness & love can do! Your a amazing man. God bless you Mr.Hinton, today & everyday. 🙏🏻

[@dannyhughes2680]

ALL MEN CALL TO ACTION, ALL MEN. WHERE IS THE BLACK MAN'S 20 MILLION????

[@elisabethgrajewski3550]

What a wise, wise man you are, Mr. Hinton! The fact that you have not lost your sense of humour, that you have not become angry and bitter but instead love to see people laugh and be happy after what has been done to you - it is awsome and is very humbling!! I hope I can learn just a tiny little bit of your composure when I get miffed or even angry about things that are petty, small or silly in comparison to what has been done to you. I am sure that many, many people who had the priviledge to meet you or hear you speak wish you a long, healthy life with lots of opportunities to smile and laugh yourself!

[@kristine8338]

And the true criminal people were living their lives... injustice ! Fix this America. 👆🏻

[@stannisgeorge1795]

This is so sad I’m crying real tears God bless you

[@Readjustbree]

This is powerful! I been looking for his story it’s encourage me during my health challenges

[@GeauxQueen]

No monetary restitution? Wow! Unreal. The pain behind this is so heart wrenching.

[@msoiseth3419]

God bless Mr. Hinton. "I love to laugh and smile, I couldn't do that with hate in my heart". I don't think I'd be that big of a man. THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN A GUILTY PERSON GOING FREE is AN INNOCENT PERSON BEING CONVICTED and receiving punishment for something they didn't do. This case should be revisited and anyone shown to be knowingly and falsely accusing him should do time in prison.

[@theresabollman8061]

Mr. Hinton...I am so sorry about your false conviction and all that was taken from you and your family and best friends. You deserved and deserve now so much better. I am praying you will be compensated on Earth, but I KNOW our merciful God will compensate you in Heaven. God bless you, sir. Amen.

[@stellaresairo3411]

In the meantime, the real perpetrator still runs free...!

[@donnacarroll6434]

Our world is so sick the way people are treated. What a corrupt America we live in. How long can this continue. Does it take an act of GOD? Keep on with this injustice & God will destroy this planet. He did it back in the day & he can do it again. We should be living in peace. Each man, women, each color. Who can we look up to, to stop this biased mighter than tho attitude? Love Thy Neighbor.

[@darkknight1340]

I truly feel sorry for those decent US citizens who are subjected to all the crap that their government and legal system throw at them,I believe that there will be a reckoning,and not just in the US,prayers from Scotland.

[@filename8687]

Came after seeing the Bryan Stevenson documentary on HBO - very inspirational

[@wandab808]

Mr. HINTON your case was before my time. I am Praying you received compensation for this. I am truly horrified you had to go through this. However I am fully aware this is still going on Today😥😥. I am so greatful I never had kids💯‼ i couldn't hear this about my child it would take me OUT😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jodiream4089]

This poor poor man and he's still so humble and calm. Shame on everyone who failed this man

[@sharonkipper5567]

Stay strong the hard part is over. I luv ur consistent smile u r a very handsome man and I wish u the best of everything cuz u really deserve it.

[@jojom6657]

Will I ever catch up with the world? THAT was heartbreaking! 30 years!!! Nobody can even slightly imagine that, that has not lived it. Horrific, they owe him everything, EVERYTHING!!!

[@sherrimarston860]

This man is amazing! What a beautiful soul! God bless him!

[@nealcox8204]

what happens the day after??? More importantly, what happens on the days when the innocent never get exonerated?

[@angelforbes1086]

This is so touching😔

[@speakthetruth995]

This is so horrible, no one should go through this. God bless all of them.

[@godschild9932]

REVENGE BELONGS TO GOD AN HE SHALL REPAY GOD BLESS THIS MAN GOD IS AN HAS BEEN WITH HIM

[@tineyconerwillians4758]

Why Hinton not get 30 mill for them taking his freedom Alabama pay him please

[@babydolljones77]

AT THE BARE MINIMUM

[@tinakwakye5532]

God loves you. Very happy for ur life !!!!!Amen!!!!!

[@bernardroundtree8540]

I can't believe this country & it evens makes me ashamed to have even served this country

[@snapwho6860]

God bless and im from the same town as Mr Hinton

[@amarcelous]

This actually made me Choke up

[@wyteriawilson4007]

I'm so sorry!

[@serenafennell8571]

Why can’t Ray sue the state of Alabama?

[@NoMoreRatRaceForMe]

Bless your heart. So sad.

[@tangotango168]

I am so sorry for this man

[@wscott9779]

The State that wrongly convicted them most certainly owes them...

[@ToddCWiggins]

"Justice" is a concept!

[@mondaytye6784]

May God bless you and the entire team.

[@thephilippinesforus]

I don't think anyone's saying "it's just bad luck and they shouldn't get compensation." That's the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a while.

[@michelletrimmer6750]

I’m sorry this happened to you. You are owed so much. But mostly you are owed a huge apology.

[@vincentyoung3744]

this story just broke my heart in that these people were convicted and lives taken away from them. by knowing that one can stand by and watch an innocent person go to prison just baffles my mind

[@surfbot417]

This made me weep.

[@lilchickennugget8155]

Our system is so broken..so many young men on death row for crimes they never committed. So many families torn apart and lives shattered for years and sadly some times forever.

[@edrisdawnatherley4495]

Thank you Mr Stevenson for your ability and humanitarian and extremely kind heart that you gave freely of you time. You are a true gift from the almighty God 🙏

[@naeemahbadia4266]

They took this mans life and didn’t even utter this man an apology!

[@godschild163]

He's so 😍😍😍😍

[@EileneOnHim]

I’ve watched the movie, twice. Heartbreaking, and more than disgusted with the judicial system in some areas of our country. Sadly, this happens too often.

[@majdzakia4902]

What movie ? I only know about the book

[@ehlerhog]

Wow so glad to hear this. This man is still very handsome considering his dilemma. I hope he has a great life now. He needs COMPENSATION NOW!!!

[@fatcatlyfe7028]

He's right about not feeling angry, not giving them anymore of his life

[@WEG906]

I hope those who were responsible for his imprisonment had their own life sentences.

[@lilliephillips5454]

Alabama should give this man compensation!

[@msoiseth3419]

A simple thought: it's better for a guilty man to go free than an innocent man be convicted of something he didn't do. Prosecutors should be held accountable.

[@sydniscott7275]

God Bless You Mr. Anthony Ray Hinton. You are a miracle.

[@victortaylor7737]

I thought I was a mild mannered person, but Ray Hinton is a great human being.being able to laugh,no hate after all these decades,I gotta stop complaining,& so should a lot of other people.

[@sandyandersonadkins.9145]

Mr Ray, God Bless you. My ,💔 breaks listening to your story. Alabama owes you more money than I could ever count, keep on being happy, keep on smiling, and believe me your manison is waiting for you in God's Kingdom 💖

[@laxmiadhikari956]

This makes me so sad so so sad may god give you so much strength so much strength

[@TheMeloman79]

Like him there are so many innocents in prison. I hope they get justice soon.