Our friend has been trapped within the confining walls of a prison for more than 18 years, a victim of a justice system that unfortunately has shown signs of fallibility. Despite no physiological evidence tying him to the crime scene - no DNA, no fibers, no hairs or swabs - he suffers in captivity. The solitary piece of testimony against him was given by a co-offender who is today walking free, casting a deep shadow of doubt on the integrity and fairness of our justice system. 

This case originated in Norfolk, VA where Omar, we firmly believe, was wrongfully convicted based on false testimonies. His story is not unique. The Innocence Project estimates that between 2.3% and 5% of all prisoners in the U.S. are innocent, which could translate to a staggering figure of over 100,000 innocent people behind bars (The Innocence Project, 2021). The thought of our friend being part of these statistics reveals our justice system's alarming reality.

The victim in this case did not identify our friend as the person of interest and she declared that the person who committed this act against her didn't use a condom. The Commonwealth even admitted that there was no DNA linking Omar to this crime; Yet they still sought to get a conviction through a witness proclaiming Omar did it. In turn, when asked what did Omar look like, the witness said he didn't know in court. Also, he said that Omar lived in the same complex as the victim when Omar was enrolled in the "Independent Living Program in Va Beach".

The lead Detective unlawfully destroyed vital evidence during our friend's appeal process. Our dear friend was being framed and accused of a crime that clear evidence proves his innocence along with the statements of the victims exonerates him. Omar did not fit the description the victim provided. But the public defender sought to get our friend to plea out, saying they would find him guilty. 

This petition is not merely a call for freedom for our friend. It's a call to rectify a blatant error, the outcome of which continues to affect an INNOCENT man's life. It's a plea to reinstate trust in our legal framework by ensuring every conviction is just and fair. 

Let us gather to voice our demand for a full reinvestigation of our friend's case. Raise your voice, sign this petition, and join the fight against wrongful convictions. Together, we can challenge the flaws in our justice system and work towards building a truly fair legal framework.

If you wish to do more or have resources to help Omar in this fight, please reach out to his Advocate Michael Jones At kingdombody606@gmail.com or at 804-244-2791. Also you can reach out to Omar directly!  Greensville Correctional Center Jarratt, Virginia. WE NEED ALL HELP TO BE HEARD!