GUILTY

BEFORE TRIAL

A True Story of Injustice and Corruption in Indonesia

The true story of a man who was wrongfully accused, imprisoned in Indonesia, and convicted without evidence.

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WRITTEN IN PRISON

Handwritten in notebooks, insights and reflections.

A TRUE STORY

Every page is based on real events.

INSPIRING & POWERFUL

A story of survival, sacrifice and never giving up.

INTERNATIONAL REACH

Read by people in countries around the world.

TWO LANGUAGES

Available in English and Portuguese.

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THE STORY BEHIND GUILTY BEFORE TRIAL

Wrongfully accused, arrested in Indonesia, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. With no access to a computer, no guarantees of freedom, and only hope to hold on to, Fernando wrote this story by hand in notebooks smuggled out one page at a time. It is a story of injustice, endurance, and the unbreakable human spirit.

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WHY SUPPORT FERNANDO?

Supporting Fernando means standing with someone who has faced unimaginable circumstances and refusing to let his story of injustice be forgotten.

He was accused, arrested in Indonesia, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Without access to a computer or the freedom to tell his story openly, Fernando wrote his experience by hand in notebooks, with each page carefully smuggled out one at a time.

His story is more than a book. It is a testimony of endurance, courage, and hope in the face of injustice.

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THE BOOK

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Guilty Before Trial – Hardcover
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

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“Rare, emotional, and unforgettable. Every page stayed with me long after I finished reading.”

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“A courageous and incredibly honest account of injustice and survival.”

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“This book opened my eyes to a world of truth I could not imagine. Truly inspiring.”

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“A must-read for anyone who believes in kindness, hope and human strength.”

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“A courageous and incredibly honest account of injustice and survival.”

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Canada

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“A courageous and incredibly honest account of injustice and survival.”

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PRESS & UPDATES

Interview: Fernando Sousa on Injustice and Hope
BBC News | May 12, 2024
Podcast: The Guilty Before Trial Story
The Human Story | Apr 28, 2024
Article: A Wrongful Conviction That Shook Indonesia
The Guardian | Apr 10, 2024
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