After 30 years in California prison, he starts new life at UC Irvine

Patrick Acuña’s transition from prison to UC Irvine mid-way through a bachelor's program underscores the two vastly different institutions.
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[@danielhern8340]

Adelante!! More power to you! I’m a product of East LA during the 60’s and 70’s. Fortunately, I was guided towards education. This is the path to your dreams!! Keep it up 👍

[@desireeramirez9436]

This is amazing! Thank your for sharing your story and pushing higher education for those incarcerated. Change is possible and the statistics are proof that #onelesscriminal #onelesscrime !!

[@xaviermendoza8579]

❤CONTINUED SUCCESS BRO!

[@lyndalarose9200]

What a wonderful story! Patrick, you deserve everything and more! So proud of you! ❤

[@mjs6243]

We all need a helping hand to get out of the shit hole an learn to make it in this not so easy world ..Maybe kindness can be it♡

[@psnap1111]

Congratulations with much respect 💪‼️

[@kt1876-dm4ng]

Very heart warming 😢

[@rubenchavez4841]

All I can say is well done.

[@superoffended6737]

Any of u would have been family with the victim u know u would be singing a different tune! How hypocritical can u be and not see it?

[@kendracummings538]

True for many survivors, but not for all. From what I garnered: He was a kid on the lookout He didn’t pull the trigger and probably never had a clue a precious soul would be taken from Earth. Californians passed the law. He didn’t break out. He was released.

[@peppadsniper9920]

Good story

[@teresagonzalez4154]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JohnLee-ip4ul]

I believe in second chances, but really? He does not sound at all remorseful, but entitled. His victim died the most horrible death, yet he enters the one of the best universities in CA, all on govt's dime. Kids work their behinds off trying to enter that school. How woke can CA get?

[@lyndalarose9200]

Please, give me a break!

[@JasonweedQ3]

I believe in second chances. He seems to be improving his life.

[@davidgregory8799]

This ma'am has been studying and wanting to be a good example to the youth for many years I lived with him for a few years and I know how sincere he is .

[@kendracummings538]

He was a kid on the lookout He didn’t pull the trigger and probably never had a clue a precious soul would be taken from Earth. Californians passed the law. He didn’t break out. He was released.

[@jceddy1]

I was mad when I first watched this "I didn't get a free ride at UCI, and never committed any crimes" ... but now I'm OK with it. He's getting a degree in social ecology -- NOW HE IS THE VICTIM --- LOL

[@lh6097]

I'm sorry but your were involved in the murder of an innocent person. You don't deserve a second chance. If God lets you into heaven that's your second chance. Sorry, I despise anyone who kills innocent people.