Isaac Wright Jr.
Isaac Wright Jr. (born January 23, 1962) is an American attorney, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known for being falsely accused and convicted as a drug lord and sentenced to life in prison in 1991 facing 10 charges involving the sale of cocaine. His conviction was overturned in 1997 after litigation brought by him on the basis of police corruption during his investigation and the prosecutor’s knowing presentation of perjured testimony at his trial. His story is depicted in the television drama/series production For Life, which premiered in 2020 on American Broadcasting Company. He was a candidate for mayor of New York City in the 2021 New York City mayoral election.
Isaac Wright Jr. | |
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| Born | January 23, 1962 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Thomas Edison State University (BS) St. Thomas University (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Falsely accused, convicted and sentenced to life in prison inspiration for ABC TV series For Life |
| Spouse | Sunshine Wright (m.1982; div. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | https://wrightfornyc2021.com/ |
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