One wrongful conviction. One stolen life. One community rising to confront the lies that put an innocent man behind bars.

Free Tony Hunter is the true story of a Black man in Louisiana who has always maintained his innocence—and of the setup, the lies, and the prosecutorial misconduct that took his freedom long before the verdict was read.

This book is not just about what happened after Tony went to prison. It takes you back to who Tony was before the conviction: his life, his relationships, his faith, and the moments that led up to the day everything changed. Step by step, you’ll see how a narrative was built against him, how key truths were twisted or buried, and how a system steeped in racial bias turned a man into a case number.You’ll learn about the setup that targeted Tony, the lies and contradictions that were accepted as fact, the prosecutorial misconduct that shaped the case, and the critical evidence and context the jury never heard. You’ll see how the legacy of Jim Crow and racial injustice still lives in courtrooms today—and how easily an innocent man can be condemned when the truth is filtered, controlled, or silenced.

This is not just one family’s cry for help. It is a carefully documented account supported by people who know the law:

Two attorneys endorse this book and publicly stand behind Tony’s unwavering claim of innocence.

One powerful chapter is written by Professor Robert M. Bloom of Boston College Law School, a leading expert on jailhouse informants, criminal procedure, and police use of informants. Professor Bloom has written extensively on the dangers of the “snitch” system—including books like Ratting—and often testifies as an expert witness to educate juries about how unreliable and abusive informant testimony can be. In this chapter, he explains why the use and misuse of informants is one of the major drivers of wrongful convictions, and why Tony’s case raises serious red flags.