Stephen may: An innocent man

By Judge Frederic Block 

A compelling book in which the sitting federal judge recounts six cases to argue for reconsidering overly harsh sentences. The book is structured in three parts, beginning with case presentations, followed by Judge Block's decisions and reasoning, and concluding with arguments for extending the First Step Act to state courts. 

Throughout the book, Judge Block examines various issues, including the "trial tax" (harsher sentences for those who go to trial), sentencing disparities, and judicial incompetence. He evaluates each case's request for compassionate release, challenging readers' notions of punishment and justice. The book reads like a real-life "Law & Order" episode.

Notably, the book is dedicated to Stephen May and others deserving second chances. Stephen is the son of Pat & Terry Borden, founders of AZRSOL. Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praised the book, saying, "Judge Block is my favorite storyteller. His new book, A Second Chance, cleverly makes the reader part of this eye-opening exposé of our criminal justice system. And what an incredulous true story he has told about Stephen May!"

Buy it here:  https://tinyurl.com/F-Block-Book