Michael G. Santos

My name is Michael Santos. I’ve been confined in federal prison since 1987 because of bad decisions I made to distribute cocaine. There were no weapons and there was no violence involved with my case, and it was my first offense. Nevertheless, after being convicted, my judge imposed a 45-year sentence.

With the support of my loving wife, Carole, and my family I’ll spend these last years of my prison term writing, publishing, and contributing to the national voice for prison reform.

During his 23+ years of continuous confinement in federal prisons of every security level, Michael Santos has emerged as one of the leading voices on America's prison system and the need for prison reform.Learn more about Michael’s specific efforts, achievements, and contributions.


BOOKS by Michael G. Santos

Inside: Life Behind Bars in America

About Prison

Profiles From Prison

Read letters of support Michael has received from community leaders, professors, students, organizations, and readers.

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