Holiday Greetings from Marty Tankleff

Dear All:

On December 27, 2007, I was released from prison after being wrongfully imprisoned for 6,338 days. This is my first Thanksgiving since I've been free and it's amazing. Many of you here have helped me along the way and I have no doubt that many will continue to help me and my family fight for justice. For that I want to thank you. I especially want to thank: Stephen Braga, Barry Pollack, Jennifer O'Connor, Bruce Barket, Lonnie Soury, Rick Friedman, Meg Griffen, Dawn Murphy-Johnson, Shelia Kadaguther, Roberto Gonzalez, Jay Salpeter and so many others who made this day possible. Words cannot express my thanks and gratitude to the thousands of people who fought for justice in my case.

Just this past week, another innocent man walked out of prison after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. Let's not forget our duty to fight for justice. As the innocent languish in prison, the guilty continue to commit crimes. I am thankful for every day and everything about life. However, my family and I will not stop until true justice is achieved.

I wish all of you and your families a happy and healthy holiday season.

My best,

Marty Tankleff

Comments

[Alix Sainsbury]

Hi Marty
I am gob-smacked after watching your story on Oprah. I had read the book about your parents murder in the last few years and had no idea of your innocence or release from prison. I am horrified to know that innocent people are still sitting in gaol cells - how does society redeem all those years you have missed out on Marty ?
I really hope that everything from here on in GOES REALLY WELL FOR YOU.
kindest regards
Alix in Sydney Australia

[Mmbatho Sekano]

Hi Marty
I was deeply touched by seeing you on Oprah
Now i truely believe that everything happen for a reason, good and bad. Pray for you to understand that what you were destined to be,thou was painful, hard & still is. Know that it's bigger than us and that God chose you. Take each day as it comes and don't try to be what the world want you to be.

He can't give us a load that we cant carry.
Kindest regards
Mmabatho in South Africa

[Elizabeth Harris]

Hello Marty,
I am 70 years old and last night, for the first time, I saw your case play out on the Crime & Investigation channel (DSTV) here in South Africa.
I was so upset at the way the trial was conducted that I actually found myself shouting at the TV set and in the end crying at what, to me, was a criminal injustice. The worst thing for me is that you will never get all those days back that you spent incarcerated.
I wish you long life young man. May your days be filled with love, laughter and good health.
Kindest regards,
Elizabeth H (Johannesburg, South Africa)

[Chloe Newgent]

Hello Marty,

I'm nineteen years old and currently in college studying Prelaw with every intent to go on to law school. As I sat in my dorm room this afternoon, my attention was struck by your story (A&E), and it was truly astonishing to me. People like you, with warm character and an undeniable sense of perseverance, often go overlooked. Your struggle and determination to prove your innocence is more admirable than anything I've ever seen. I just couldn't help but wonder what motivation pushed you through each day. Again, this is truly worthy of such praise, and all too often overlooked.

Your journey reminds me of a favorite quote of mine, "Impossible is nothing" and you are certainly living proof of that.

-Chloe N (Indianapolis, IN)