Sheldon Thomas freed from prison nearly two decades after wrongful murder conviction

[@lits3212]

The detectives who lied should be jailed the same amount of time he was in jail. We all know this keeps happening.

[@jesusramos3426]

detectives or judge you know how court works right

[@LamaMama26]

Yes!

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

do the crime do the time. so i agree and i balance that with the adage an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind. i don't the equilibrium point so i will suggest that we are dammed if we do and dammed if we don't or we can chose to disagree on how to settle some kind of justice. unfortunately there is no fix of a cut so deep. but what can we do to heal and maybe prevent it from happening again. i will admit that i am clueless without a good solution. and i do not know what would be good enough. any ideas?

[@whiteprivilege7961]

Yup

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Wait, what? We all know this keeps happening? Can you also give me tomorrows winning lottery numbers? I need a win baby!

[@irishgirl81498]

20 years of stolen life. His determination is unmatched and I hope he finds new life on the outside.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@GoldStorage-uv6le]

@@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ lol the land was stolen lol the color white is a demon I need a tan

[@6a6y9locc]

@@GoldStorage-uv6le yea I hate America

[@robertholliday6122]

True that for sure

[@knowthycell]

And he murdered again. Well damn

[@hellosouuu]

I want to cry so badly I feel so bad for him in words I can’t explain… he really deserves better, those cops NEED to get the exact same sentencing as he did.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@jasonlee-zr5em]

CCHJJ

[@annettescroggins3905]

So sad

[@quitamichele1]

My stomach flipped over and over.

[@percyastronautstatus.8780]

That lawyer is also AMAZING .....HE never gave up.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@HindiOliver]

The Attorney know what time it is, he know how his people is, what they do that is wrong to the core! All it takes is doing the right thing no matter what!

[@missbutterfly6109]

Rite amazing

[@BasicGoddess]

That hit me soo deeply when he said “… I want LOVE to define me!!”

[@LP-fz5xm]

He was robbed of his young adult years, I can’t imagine what it must have done to his poor mother as well. I hope he sues and wins big, start a new life and move forward.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@genevepolyte8486]

They owe him a comfortable home a comfortable car, a great amount of money and a job suited his abilities… Amen

[@reginamarnae5126]

Anytime you get wrongfully accused and gets prison time they have to pay you a certain amount for every year you served, so most def he's going to get paid, just better hope it's not no chump change..

[@williamsims383]

Just like the slaves received their mules and their 40 acres of land.....

[@tamikalue4103]

@@reginamarnae5126 he should get 20 million at least, 1 million per each year, probably more than that, but unfortunately that takes time and the courts will drag out his payout....judging by his demeanor hes been scarred so badly i dont know if money will help with his ptsd. Hope he takes them to the cleaners!!!!

[@daniellenard2872]

Kinda makes you wonder how many innocent ppl are executed if this can happen

[@kaylariggs5188]

I absolutely do not agree with the death penalty. It's archaic and should be a thing of the past!!!!

[@mandyharewood886]

Stop wondering! It's OBVIOUSLY a lot.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@kaleeacollins1893]

Your comment is real every day brother and I was one of them

[@kaylariggs5188]

@@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ American here. Some of us are wondering the same. 🤔 Don't put us all in the same box as our Government! Many many many American people don't agree with ANYTHING our government does!!!

[@pat_in_va8605]

When people lie, people suffer.

[@Stephanie-lh1pj]

Indeed.

[@johnvallery5539]

When white ppl lie, People suffer

[@melodieperkins7080]

Very true

[@kingmaafa120]

You think 🇺🇸cares 😮

[@marylinmccoy]

I believe in karma and I do believe that will come back on the people that lied

[@camronwu]

Absolutely heartbreaking. And people claim there is no such thing as systemic racism. Smh. God Bless this man. 🙏🏿🖤

[@jamesonboxingfan4274]

Even the judge! Once the case gets going, the jury determines guilt, but the judge says whether or not a case has enough merit to even be tried. That judge looked at the facts and chose to try the case. The judge listened to the detective admit he lied and didn't order a mistrial. The Police, the judge, AND the prosecution failed this man. If that isn't systemic racism, I don't know what is.

[@1620rx]

The only problem with your assessment is that this happens to white, black, asian, or hispanic. This isn't about race. The gang with the blue line flag needs to be destroyed.

[@davidcahan]

Systematic racism is THE MOST REAL THING ABOUT EVERYTHING. Right next to the institutional racism part. I'm so embarrassed sometimes by these feelings: looking how I do, knowing I've been given something extra I don't deserve, knowing what awful awful things happened to my fellow Americans who weren't blessed at birth with the same color skin [sarcasm] or history. Embarrassed. Angry. Sad. I guess the only choice is love, like he so eloquently said⁵

[@Howiesgirl]

@@davidcahan You've put into words what my heart feels, but I didn't know how to express. Thank you.

[@iMatti00]

You do realize the same exact thing has happened to white people right? We have to stop with this exaggerating race issue. I believe racial bias is real and it’s in virtually every area of our society, and it’s a big reason that Black people are disproportionately harmed. It’s not the only reason by far, but it is a big reason, in my opinion. But when so many people in the black community believe this stuff virtually only happens to them then they alienate other people who know they’re not telling the truth plus the black community and others who support groups for police accountability don’t fully know how to tackle the issue among police because they keep on believing it’s all about race.

[@teresalegler2777]

My prayers for healing and justice for Mr Sheldon Thomas and his mother. Also, his legal team. Thanks for the interview. May he gradually find the ability to adjust to his surroundings. Coverage of these stories brings light to the many wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

[@Humbirdhippo5475]

His life was stolen. And where are the lying public servants who did this? Detectives, prosecutors, the judge… all these people need to be held accountable!

[@tonymyers6238]

Yeah they need to be locked up.

[@knowthycell]

And he just stole another life

[@joaquinolveraalmazan4620]

I'm not American but anyone would be upset after knowing what's been done to him. I can't help wondering How are the wrongs done to him going to be righted? How is the damage done to him going to be fixed, repaired? There's no way he can get the time that's been taken from him back again. 20 years is a lifetime !! Justice systems anywhere in the world can be so unfair.

[@emmanyc]

I’m glad these people are finally getting released but I am also tired of seeing this same story. They have had decades of their lives taken away maliciously and have given years of free labor to the penal system and that’s just not right. those who did this to them and got to live their lives freely don’t deserve an ounce of forgiveness. This trend is ridiculous and truly upsetting.

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

*FRENCH GUY HERE DEAR AMERICANS HOW CAN YOU CONVINCT SOMEONE FR 20 YEARS BASED ON A PHOTO ??? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF THE LAND OF THE FREE* ?

[@dasiajb]

This wasn’t justice. 20 too late.

[@emmanyc]

@@dasiajb right! I should have said “getting released” because you’re right, this is NOT justice.

[@dasiajb]

@@emmanyc someone needs to face consequences for this… our “justice” system sucks cow nipples.

[@bvl98]

Exactly. Wonder how many dies in prison, before they're exonerated. Sad. Corrupt system everywhere.

[@honeyluvasmr4703]

He needs to be financially rewarded

[@nezabytes]

So does the lawyer. He was the catalyst.

[@MarvaLuss1]

I had 3 different cops who told 3 completely different stories of the same event at my trial and I still got locked up. No happy ending for me. Congratulations brother, I'm sorry for your suffering but in this case, better late than never.

[@aurielford8837]

I'm so sorry that happened to you but remember you breakthrough is coming soon#many blessings #stay strong

[@kimberlyahil]

I hope you have the best life ever. You deserve it. Prayers.

[@elisacollado4608]

So my question is, WHY JUST WHY can’t detectives get jail time for lying? They should pay for what they did. A 16 year old, a minor taken to jail, based on lies that adults made up😡🤦🏽‍♀️. Something should be done!

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

it is sad it has happened but he survived the injustice of 20 years in prison. i pray that the pstd of 20 years in prison can be damped so he can heal and move on with the rest of his life.

[@kaylariggs5188]

What a genuinely good man with a good heart. Sheldon you have so much to offer this world. So much heart, so much potential, so much wisdom. I can't wait to see (and hope to see) what you do hereafter in this life. Take your time. ❤

[@knowthycell]

You couldn’t have been more wrong.

[@tondalayaburgess9560]

The prison system need to compensate that young man. All the time he spent in prison he was innocent pay up

[@adlihkristopher2906]

Agree 👍

[@riccrocc8557]

I agree ,,2 million for each year …

[@tondalayaburgess9560]

Absolutely right

[@klmbunny1]

I wish this young man hope, happiness and love.

[@paceyourself5652]

Strong brother. Thank you for this story

[@dianer8004]

He deserves $19,000,000.00.

[@tamikalue4103]

at least, his lawyer will take a 3rd so thats really only 14,000,000. unfortunately thats not enough compensation

[@TravelWithBrad]

My guy need 100 mil for playing

[@spartanalphamode2987]

@@Chiraq-773 He should sue for $150 million. I know that’s a big stretch, but after 20 years there’s really not much skills you’ve got to go and build your life up again. And even if you did you still are already older and you can’t get back the years they stole from you. Also most of the money will go to his lawyers and taxes so at the end of the day it’s best to do $150 mil so he gets to have at least $100 mil. Poor soul also probably has PTSD already or depression

[@shannon6249]

Yup

[@harpergrace5846]

He lost 2 decades of his life

[@oxygurl770]

And he didn't even do anything. We can't forget that he is not the only one this happens too. Thousands of men and women in prison for things they didn't do, people who are on death row for something they didn't do. It's devastating

[@petals8657]

Angels like these lawyers be blessed abundantly.

[@achildsheart4658]

How do you say my bad for 20 years? These police and everyone involved should pay his compensation. Guess who gets stuck with the bills? America is going backwards.

[@madmaximilian5783]

@A child's Heart• the cops just walked up to a innocent black mother and her daughters at a Starbucks and made bogus accusations about them, and dragged them outta their vehicle. But technology and social media may have saved them from falsely being imprisoned like this young black man was. He seems to be very strong willed to have survived, I wish him well as he recovers.

[@ik00laid3i]

The WORST part is, the Police, Prosecutors and Judge that worked so hard to put this man in prison for 20 years don’t even say “My bad” and they’re not obligated to say it either or face any repercussions. The New York taxpayers will pay for this though if this man sues the City and PD to try and get some compensation back for the 20 years he lost.

[@adlihkristopher2906]

True 😢

[@ljeans531]

We need a federal law that says if you knowingly wrongly convict someone, you should be liable for damages to their life monetarily and legally.

[@hellgateiscloseddontgother8736]

​@@ik00laid3i they need to go jail for 18 years.

[@brentstafford6289]

This absolutely breaks my heart ! I hope and pray for an amazing future and healing for this man !

[@kaylariggs5188]

THANK YOU LORD FOR THESE LAWYERS STANDING WITH MR. SHELDON THOMAS AND HELPING TO FREE HIM!!!!!!!!! IN JESUS'S NAME, AMEN!!!!

[@loveppl6999]

AMEN SISTER. EVEN THOUGH WE ARE OF DIFFERNT RACE WE ARE SISTERS IN CHRIST. I LOVE YOU SISTER IN JESUS NAME. JUST LIKE JESUS TOLD US TO LOVE OUR BROTHERS. JESUS NEVER MENTIONED RACE

[@kaylariggs5188]

@@loveppl6999 AMEN!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DarkStar3147]

He needs to sue the f*** out of the city, and have that detective serve 19 years.

[@TexasBorn_TexasRaised]

It's completely unfathomable how much this has and is happening across the land. How these people sleep at night is beyond me!

[@Amen0507]

no heart ❤️

[@music_istherapy8860]

Some people can't sleep until they do evil

[@t-bonena3609]

Good point.

[@92cgray]

I think they just see a black man and assume guilt never any doubt just an automatic guilty!!

[@jdubb9848]

Micah 2:1" Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! When the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand."

[@SGMGTimHughes]

As a licensed therapist, my heart goes out to this brother because I am aware of how this compounded trauma can destroy a person in every way!! Lord JESUS, please keep Sheldon’s heart, soul, and mind!! I pray he gets the emotional and psychological support that he needs and that you send your helping hand as he navigates transitioning back into society. Let’s keep him in prayer Family!! Don’t want to stomach another Kalief Browder story!!! 😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@alman2111]

Inspired by the strength of Sheldon Thomas in overcoming all of the injustices he experienced for so many years. He has shown how strong he is and will prosper and achieve anything and everything he puts his mind to. Joanna F.

[@tishw4576]

These types of stories is the price we need to pay until the justice system is fixed. I watch each and every one of these people walk free and do not shy away or skip to the next video.

[@mariad7262]

These are far and few in between some ppl should be locked up bc look at us now crime and it’s our youth but you only care when it’s cops right?

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Then that makes you a virtue signaling loser with too much time on your hands...

[@JAlexisG221]

Curse the people who did this to him.. hope he has as good rest of his life. I don't wish the same for the crooked people who put him away for 20 years.

[@KMIXSON]

Why Isn't the department of Justice, the NY attorney General going after the people who locked him up? The cop should be in jail rightnow

[@pierres.4894]

The prosecution and the court should be prosecuted. Thank God he survived, and I hope he is able to navigate is crazy world. ❤

[@sdotyall]

He should get a mil for each year he was there and assistance for PTSD for the rest of his life resulting from his time in prison

[@ProdSmooth]

human life is such a blessing to live. wrongful convictions are so disgusting to think about.

[@gemmeldrakes2758]

Every time the wrong person is tried and convicted, the real perpetrator goes free. That means victims never get true justice.

[@sassygirl7179]

This breaks my heart I pray he prosper in all areas of his life 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤎

[@crismarieb6275]

Is there a go fund me for him? I hope he gets the helps he needs for his mental health.❤️

[@tamikalue4103]

was wondering the same thing, his law suit will be drawn out in court for 4 or 5 years, what usually happens is, the lawyer who will be representing him in his civil suit will front him some money until the big payday, but hey he deserves it NOW!!!!!

[@FaithandNova]

There’s a gofundme, just pull his name up

[@kimberlyahil]

Viktor Frankl is my absolute favorite person. That man was amazing. Love that book. I have read it more than probably 10 times.

[@SBGB_TV]

Once people that are in forcing the law get held accountable for breaking human constitutional rights. Things will change

[@anthonyguarino4242]

I doubt that the systems change, they’ll never learn from the mistakes and consequences and evil love it the way they are!

[@uriahariel]

He rightfully deserves to be financially compensated for the injustices of the system… give him his millions. An apology isn’t enough for his suffering or his mom’s.

[@kimberlyahil]

Whoever lied should be in jail.

[@auntyshakira747]

So tragic that this happened to him at 16 years of age. So young to be locked up and molded by prison life. The Police officer literally stole this man's Youth, Freedom and Innocence. Amazing strength how Thomas has found forgiveness!

[@evo_one2250]

“ I want love to define me”

[@rosemadder5547]

It’s like that for the poor, period. This is awful. Poor man. I hope he can grow past this. He needs to talk about it so the reality an set in. He is being a voice for the voiceless.

[@syw9882]

Please don’t try to minimize the role race plays in this. It’s not the same for all poor.

[@jasonwilliams3883]

I know he said it himself and Rose wants to try to change what his lived experience is. Race is obviously factor. This happens a lot with this stories about black people and the criminal justice system.

[@dundeeutility4899]

He's right it's not innocent till proven guilty its guilty until proven innocent!!! LOVE from Scotland bro 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cwhit8481]

My heart goes out to this young man and his family. I appreciate the work put in by his lawyer and others. I'm so hurt because of the incarcerated innocent people who lose their freedom and some go to the grave without regaining it on this side of eternity. This has to stop 😭

[@Just_us-2]

Agreed 😢

[@SkyTherapy]

This man’s childhood, youth, and adulthood was taken. He is almost middle-aged.

[@SubZRO87]

Hes a kind hearted gentle soul... he's forgiven the coward Judge and has no hate in his heart. Bless this man and I hope he gets a wife as loving as him.

[@blackstar3273]

He is such an amazing human being! Hope from now on, he will get all the good this world can offer.

[@trixesatelier]

I think Sheldon is amazing, I think Sheldon is a wonderful example for people to strive to be. He is clear, gentle, forgiving & humble. We need more Sheldon Thomas'. I wish him the world.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

I know it won't replace all the time he spent in prison but somebody should start a GoFundMe or something to get him back on his feet.

[@kimberlyrainey771]

God bless you sir‼️You didn't loose You win💯🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@HLJlovejoy]

what a beautiful soul. bless you Sheldon, always ❤

[@darrellkevin3283]

It's not over for him yet, still has 🎯 on him. Best move would be to leave state before they finish what they started.

[@divinedriven1693]

I hope he gets Therapy and lots of Prayer May God be with him 🙏 ❤️

[@missybee1068]

The sad part us, you all don't know how many ppl that this has happened to. There are still many today that this is happening to...

[@jacquelinepace5675]

🙏🏾🙏🏾I wish him the best. Please compensate this young man greatly!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@naturally_fit3549]

This upsets me. Because it’s happening DAILY!!! Not every person is released. That’s scary af!! Glad he’s home ❤

[@malexander8726]

This is truly a beautiful man and I can see the grace and blessing on his life. I’m so glad that they freedom from this but those who did all this with that one line need to pay for what they did.

[@Pete-da-peter]

Here's a fun facts. There are handful of Thomas Shelton still incarcerated for doing absolutely nothing

[@thequintessential5503]

The trauma of Sheldon being in prison for so long effects his ability to differentiate between reality or fantasy that he can’t sleep at night due to fear

[@truejustice2075]

There are so many people in prison just like this and it's a disgrace but what's more disgusting is that the individuals that did this to him will never be prosecuted for the crimes they have committed.

[@intuitivefire]

The officers need to be put in that same position and he needs to be highly compensated

[@AP-ge3ud]

Blessings to this MAN.

[@MultiView101]

Every person involved in that case especially the jury and police should go to jail

[@thecensoredpatriot]

This is so sad on so many different levels. Imagine spending all that time behind bars knowing that you are totally innocent of what you have been locked up for. Losing 20 years of your life is no easy thing for a man and it don't matter how much money he gets, it will never be able to buy him back his youthful days.

[@queenofweaves916]

My heart just hurts for this young man. I pray he gets the counsling he needs, and the state and all of the officers involved are charged.

[@1hustleman387]

Sad 😢 I’m glad he’s a free man now, he should write a book.

[@xtremehip-hopstepwithkesha8353]

This is so heartbreaking. I thank GOD for is attorney's. GOD IS SO AWESOME!!

[@janicelumpkin601]

This man was a SCARED, CONFUSED and INNOCENT child when he got locked up...He need GOD and professional help to heal...May he be BLESSED 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kathryntitus9647]

Imagine the culture shock, how much the world has changed in these 19 years. This young man has a lot of adjusting to do! And the people who put him there dishonestly need to pay the price.

[@acomedybyec1437]

One love bro, I hope you and your family, get all that’s due to you!

[@allpraisewebb1142]

Just one of many thousands that go through this same exact thing!!! Sad they wait this long to bring forward the fact of a person not being guilty of something smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Pearlisms]

Thank you to those who helped him. It’s moments like this I believe in seeing no color. May we all come together where we can in peace.

[@kimperry4068]

What I want to know is how did the jury find him guilty after the detective admitted that he lied about the young man. Everyone that had a hand in this including the jury should be ashamed of themselves

[@darrylmcnaire9228]

Heart breaking you definitely deserve your freedom Bounce back stronger than ever 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽One Love ✊🏾💯

[@starttheconvopod]

It’s so interesting how they say “he needs a good cry” rather than using the entire segment to talk about accountability and preventing this from happening again.

[@jesuslittlegirl2710]

PRAYER WARRIOR, PRAY ✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

[@empressande4603]

This beyond messed up, 2 decades!!! Can you imagine omg, just sad and what’s amazing he’s still so damn positive wow. They need to do time for letting this happen all the DA wants is a conviction.

[@kbr10001000]

This happens too much!!!

[@lisawood1458]

May he find the love and support he deserves through his renewal. Blessings

[@MySkinnydip]

Shameful that it took a decade! Continued blessings for him!🙏🏽

[@mpf.seven.07]

2* SMH

[@DontDooTooMuch]

I wish the people who helped put innocent ones away were put in jail for what they've done. I hope he finds peace and happiness.

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

It's no way he can get 19yrs back, he was in prison longer than he had been on earth at the time of his conviction. I hope he can get back to society but I know it's gong to be hard. 😢

[@maliahsoroto-jn7wd]

Society ain't shyt

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

@@maliahsoroto-jn7wd, may not be but better than being locked up

[@shem-ipierre2066]

He is a very amazing human being in deed bc to forgive someone who did you wrong can be hard at times.

[@mitchellaimss1924]

So so many people like this guy is looked up for no reason at all 😢

[@rosalinejordan1549]

Such injustice!!!! I pray God will continue to give him justice!!!!

[@tammypennington9495]

So sad, and soooo criminal!!!

[@heavendeme7019]

hes so beautiful , poor baby 💔💔💔

[@PhillyJawn69]

I pray he’s going to therapy soon because he really seems like a really great person.

[@justthatonepersonsopinion]

He sounds so loving and wise! I hope he lives a beautiful life.

[@shimmergirl1975]

God bless you ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@jazyjas3937]

What a remarkable wonderful soul. I wish him all the best from the bottom of my heart.

[@productionemployee8032]

He looks good for he’s age!

[@tamikawright8696]

The cop that lied needs 2 be in prison. PERIODT

[@regina805]

A Very Intelligent Man. Forgiveness Frees a Person's Mind. God Bless Him.

[@mzjnicolelove]

Kalief browder all over again

[@pay4739]

yep.