This happened to my boyfriend and it is horrible.  Of course his case was different, he was 19 and the girl was 16, to be 17 in a month. They actually didn't even have "sex" but just fooled around.   He was sentenced to 3 years in prison in California, of which he ended up serving two years.  He later received a pardon from the Governator, but it changed him forever.  I feel for Genarlow Wilson-it is absolutely outrageous that he is still in prison, or that he even went to begin with.

I signed his petition a while back when I first saw it.  I hope that he is out soon and able to put this hideous miscarriage of justice behind him.

Safetygl......Yes it is a shame what's happened to Genarlow and I've heard of other tragic injustices similar to your boyfriends and Genarlow Wilson's case.  I just hope that the effect it has on him is positive  and can use it in a beneficial way ,to either go out and help others of injustice by the court systems and/or also to warn teens about the laws regarding sexual behavior in the states they reside.  I have felt from the on -set of hearing of this case that it was very wrong regarding the punishment handed down ,but it looks as though his injustice has not been totally in vain   ,because it has helped to change the law to something more rational and reasonable.  Now I just hope the Supreme Court justices of the state of Georgia shows some compassion for Mr. Wilson and makes this law retroactive for him ,but if not ,then just vindicate him for his mistakes and bad choices ,so that he can resume his life and be with his family again  ,who no doubt , miss him terribly.  He has not been forgotten ,even though his story right now is not in the headlines.........Genarlow is a strong young man and I admire his determination in standing up to what he believes in...........One day it will pay off  ,and I hope that day is very soon.