I have been a gun enthusiast my whole adult life, and never turned a firearm on anyone. I began carrying a handgun late at night, after I saw my otherwise peaceful NYC neighborhood become crime-ridden in the midst of COVID and pro-criminal progressive criminal justice reforms. I knew I should have had a license, but they're almost impossible for law abiding citizens to obtain in NYC. While I've accepted responsibility for breaking New York's gun laws, I can't help but wonder where I'd be if I didn't have a gun that night.

I've had to sell my home to pay legal fees and now that I'm in prison I will not receive my Social Security that my wife needs to keep a roof over her head while I'm away.

I've never been in trouble before, I've worked hard my whole life, and I'm now praying I make it out of prison one day to get back to my loving wife, Jenny, our dog, Biscuit, and the life we were meant to share together. 

Please consider making a donation, sending a prayer and writing to NYS Governor Kathy Hochul asking for her to grant me clemency.