Meet Danny William Gehl, a man entangled in an unjust legal web, serving a 120-month sentence for a non-violent cannabis crime. Danny faces not only the weight of incarceration but also the daunting challenges of stage 3B kidney failure and diabetic neuropathy in his eyes, threatening his eyesight. As a diabetic, he confronts the harsh reality of potential blindness.
Despite his health concerns, Danny’s pleas for medical attention have fallen on deaf ears. When he first raised the alarm about his deteriorating condition, the response was disheartening – a delay of 17 weeks for an appointment that never materialized. The doctor who initially showed indifference is now absent, leaving Danny in the dark about his medical situation.
Upon his arrival, Danny’s diabetes was at an alarming level, but there has been no follow-up or communication regarding his health. A first-time offender for cannabis-related charges, Danny reflects on the stark reality that justice often hinges on financial resources and legal representation.
His case highlights the disparity in the treatment of cannabis-related offenses, contrasting the leniency in legal states where individuals profit from massive cannabis cultivation without facing legal consequences.