In Genesee County, Michigan, a grave miscarriage of justice has unfolded before our eyes. Abdurahman Akl, who was convicted of the execution-style murder of Brady—shooting him in the back of the head—served only a shockingly brief prison sentence before being released back into our community.

But it doesn’t end there. Recently, Akl was arrested again—this time for allegedly strangling his sister. And yet, despite this violent offense, he remains free. How many more red flags need to be raised before action is taken? How many more lives must be put at risk before the system steps in?

The statistics are alarming: Two-thirds of violent offenders in the U.S. re-offend within three years of release. Akl’s recent arrest is not just a statistic—it’s a real and immediate danger that our justice system failed to prevent. His release was not just a mistake; it was a catastrophic failure that has put the entire community at risk.

We demand answers. We demand accountability. We demand that Michigan state prosecutors, judges, and local officials take immediate action:

Review and investigate the circumstances that led to Akl’s early release.
Re-evaluate sentencing policies that allow violent criminals to serve reduced sentences.
Ensure that our justice system prioritizes the safety of the community over the privilege of the wealthy.
This is more than just one case—it’s a dangerous precedent. If the legal system can fail Brady, it can fail anyone. We cannot allow money and influence to outweigh justice. Brady will never get another chance at life—why should his murderer?

Sign this petition to demand justice, protect our community, and prevent future tragedies. The courts failed Brady once. Let’s not let them fail again.

Brady can’t speak for himself, but we can. Let’s fight for justice.

Official Case Links:
Current Charge (Strangulation Arrest - 2025): 
https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/court/D67/case-details?caseId=2025-25T00053-FY-01&tenantKey=D67-25-0626170-00-00&searchUrl=%2Fcourt%2FD67%2Fsearch%3FlastName%3DAkl%26firstName%3DAbdurahman%26page%3D1&fbclid=IwY2xjawJJNTlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUJceZxqFIn2zR4JPttc8nC1pr4UQp0l-WWWu_rOyTbxGdf_Kz3mxDAt4Q_aem_0h87Ip8L93CLhNxoEM2YTQ

Previous Murder Conviction (Brady’s Case - 2016):
https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/court/C07/search?lastName=Akl&firstName=Abdu&page=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawJJNbBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYQvLWT21_4rfJ4_y510Qn64kxLoYmTd6Q9a4u2bunqeYtSp0AcQ2c2yOQ_aem_r19dlffBBSFfcSmDAVM4cA