WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“Heart wrenching, infuriating, and one of the most inspiring stories I have ever read. John’s raw vulnerability, character and overall perspective can and will benefit the world at large. I can’t imagine one day of John’s story… and yet, feel the urge to want to fight for the truth regardless of the circumstances. John’s story is a true embodiment of the human spirit to fight for what is right, no matter the adversity.” Joe Mechlinski, New York Times bestselling author of Shift The Work, speaker, and social entrepreneur

“The incredible story of John Huffington reads like a novel but it's all too true. Egregiously framed and sentenced to death - multiple times - this remarkable man survived 32 years in some of the toughest prisons in the world and lived to tell the tale. Through it all he maintained good sanity, preserved his kind spirit and emerged as a Beacon of light and hope. The only thing more remarkable than this book is the man himself! “ Jason Flom, American music industry executive, podcaster, philanthropist, founding Board Member of the Innocence Project, author of Lulu is a Rhinoceros

"John Huffington’s story is one of extraordinary resilience and can inspire us all to find purpose in the toughest of circumstances. It is an important story for every citizen to read and understand because there are serious flaws in our justice system that affect us all, and there are things we each can do to make things better. In these pages you will learn from and be inspired by John, through his vulnerable and brave outpouring of his lifetime of fighting for justice." Nancie McDonnell Ruder, CEO Noetic Consulting, author Jack and Jill Went Up the Hill: How Senior Marketers Scale the Heights Through Art and Science

“You will be demoralized and exhilarated by this book. Wrongful convictions caused by corrupt prosecutors are a sad fact of life, and John Huffington brilliantly depicts its devastating human impact. Huffington guides you through the worlds of drug dealing, the legal system, decades in prison and finally freedom with clear, passionate prose. You will never forget this story.” Tom Jackman, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Washington Post

"John Huffington is a gracious, generous man despite every reason not to be. I am so grateful he is sharing his story with us - it is both difficult to hear, and essential to listen to." Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, NYT Bestselling author

"John Huffington shares his powerful and compelling life story of an innocent man in prison who undergoes extreme trauma because of a broken justice system. Huffington gives highly visual descriptions that will shake you to your core. Sounds, scents, and sensations become palpable. A gripping story that is a triumphant testament to the human spirit.” Wendy Starland, Artist, honored by the Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame, Discovered & Developed Lady Gaga

"John Huffington has lived the nightmare -- first sentenced to death, then imprisoned for three decades for two murders in rural Maryland that he always denied committing. His harrowing story, as told in Innocent: An Obscene Miscarriage of Justice, reveals how a prosecutor willing to lie and cheat and an incompetent defense lawyer kept him behind bars for decades. Read it and weep." David O. Stewart, author of George Washington: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father

“Disbelief, fury, grief, and awe are just a few of the emotions that came rushing through while reading John’s raw and heart-wrenching story. The amount of courage and resilience that John embodies to sustain his 32-year battle to defend his innocence is not only inspirational, but proves the incredible capacity of the human body, mind, and spirit when pushed to its furthest limits. Every citizen should read Innocent – a true story of bravery, determination, and honor.” Jackie Insinger, Bestselling author of Spark Brilliance, Speaker, and Leadership and Team Dynamics Consultant

“Innocent: An Obscene Miscarriage of Justice”, is a gripping, harrowing and amazing journey of a man, who if not for the pursuit of the truth, and some luck, would be dead today. Instead, John Huffington is alive to tell his story that everyone should read. To ignore what happened to John would be a travesty – something we can never allow to happen again.” Martin H. Tankleff, Peter P. Mullen Distinguished Visiting Professor, Georgetown University; Special Counsel to Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco,LLP and New York State Exoneree

"John's book is a gut-wrenching account of how utterly the criminal justice system can fail, and how excruciatingly difficult it is to overturn a wrongful conviction. But it is also a story of hope and resilience, this incredible man's three-decade long search for freedom, and his continued search for justice to clear his name. It is a must read for citizens interested in criminal justice, law students, and yes even lawyers to understand what defendants are up against, and what this nation does to those we incarcerate and forget." Rabia Chaudry, Pakistani-American attorney, author and podcast host. New York Times best seller author, Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial

“John Huffington has a story and his book is an indictment on the legal system that almost killed him. Read this and be changed forever. I know because he slept right next door in a death row cell beside mine.” Kirk Bloodsworth, is a former Maryland waterman and the first American sentenced to death to be exonerated post-conviction by DNA. Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA (2005) by Tim Junkin

“John Huffington’s story broke my heart – then it made me believe. We all know our criminal justice system is broken, but what does that look like from the inside? John shows us what the system does to a teenager, to a family, to a city. And then he shows us what it takes to overcome. Unforgettable.” Chris Wilson, Serial Social Entrepreneur, Storyteller, Artist, Social Justice Advocate, author of The Master Plan