Brian D. Austin
Hello:
My name is Brian D. Austin and I’m from Rockford, Illinois. I currently reside in Pollock, LA, USP (United States Penitentiary). I have no children, but between my eleven sisters I have a number of nieces and nephews. I also have two younger brothers whom I love dearly and fight to return home to. My mother and my pops have been supportive of me throughout my incarceration and with the help of God; I know I’ll be able to repay them soon.
I was 24 years old when I was arrested and charged for multiple bank robberies along with two 924(c) counts. I was convicted in trial and sentenced to 57 years in federal prison. I was given 25 years for the robberies and 32 years for “stacking.” It is important to know that one was hurt or shot. There was no bodily harm done to anyone. I’m now 32 years old, have served 8 years, and I am no longer the same rash, rebellious, and young man I once was.
In time I’ve come to recognize the importance of accepting responsibility for my actions; as well as, making sure my choices are backed by sound judgment. Those are some of the positive results of this negative experience. However, even as I triumph over the day to day ignorance of prison life I find it increasingly difficult to find solace in an unjust circumstance where a man is sentenced to more time than a murderer. But not only that; I’ve discovered that men and women facing the same mandatory minimums as me have been granted relief for no other reason than “the interest of justice” as if justice is just for some and not all. This motivates me to not only continue in my fight; but also to continue to apply myself in positive programs offered in the B.O. P., as well as reading, educating myself to all things spiritual, social and economic. I intend on returning home prepared and so I make it a priority to strive towards my short and long-term goals.
Thank you.
My name is Brian D. Austin and I’m from Rockford, Illinois. I currently reside in Pollock, LA, USP (United States Penitentiary). I have no children, but between my eleven sisters I have a number of nieces and nephews. I also have two younger brothers whom I love dearly and fight to return home to. My mother and my pops have been supportive of me throughout my incarceration and with the help of God; I know I’ll be able to repay them soon.
I was 24 years old when I was arrested and charged for multiple bank robberies along with two 924(c) counts. I was convicted in trial and sentenced to 57 years in federal prison. I was given 25 years for the robberies and 32 years for “stacking.” It is important to know that one was hurt or shot. There was no bodily harm done to anyone. I’m now 32 years old, have served 8 years, and I am no longer the same rash, rebellious, and young man I once was.
In time I’ve come to recognize the importance of accepting responsibility for my actions; as well as, making sure my choices are backed by sound judgment. Those are some of the positive results of this negative experience. However, even as I triumph over the day to day ignorance of prison life I find it increasingly difficult to find solace in an unjust circumstance where a man is sentenced to more time than a murderer. But not only that; I’ve discovered that men and women facing the same mandatory minimums as me have been granted relief for no other reason than “the interest of justice” as if justice is just for some and not all. This motivates me to not only continue in my fight; but also to continue to apply myself in positive programs offered in the B.O. P., as well as reading, educating myself to all things spiritual, social and economic. I intend on returning home prepared and so I make it a priority to strive towards my short and long-term goals.
Thank you.
