Washington, D.C.- Today, The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) of the 110th Congress issued the following statement regarding the case of Georgia resident, Mr. Genarlow Wilson.

“We vigorously object to the miscarriage of justice in the case of Genarlow Wilson of Georgia.  First, we believe that the initial sentence of 10 years was abusive and excessive.  Second, the decision of the Georgia Attorney General to appeal the decision that would have resulted in the release of Mr. Wilson can only serve to perpetuate the injustice to Mr. Wilson.
 
This case represents yet another tragic breakdown in the criminal justice system that, unfortunately, fails young African American males too often.  It is unjust, unfair and un-American.”