Over two decades ago, my cousin, Vincent Basciano, was imprisoned. His supposed crime? A deeply ingrained loyalty to his friends. A loyalty that led him to not expose them, even when cornered by the law. Vincent's sentence has outlasted those of all other defendants in the case. He has paid an overbearing price for his actions, much more than his counterparts. The toll it has taken on his family, our family, is immeasurable. The pains of missing a loved one never fade away - they only deepen over time. It is time for this unnecessary suffering to come to an end.

Vincent is not a threat to society. He has paid the price for his actions and then some. A contributory factor to the length of his sentence was not the crime itself, but rather his refusal to compromise on his values and principles. Are these not qualities that should be revered rather than punished?

We are not just a voice screaming into the wind; we are a united front advocating for justice for one of our own who is being treated unfairly. We call for Vincent's sentence to be reassessed and commuted to time served, allowing him to reintegrate back into society, to have his freedom restored, to return to his family. Your signature can make a difference. Please, let us bring Vincent home. Sign the petition.