My name is Xavier Anthony Adams Jr., inmate #1133623 at Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Georgia. I was wrongfully sentenced and convicted of manslaughter in Clayton County Superior Court under Judge Shana Rooks Malone. This is my story, and I hope it sheds light on the negligence and injustice I have faced. On September 5th, my day started well, but it took a tragic turn by evening. After attending my daughter's PTA meeting, I returned home to find one of my security guards, who was renting a room in my house, arriving with only a portion of his rent. This led to a heated argument that escalated into a physical altercation in the backyard of my apartment. We both returned inside, still angry, and I went to my room to grab my gun. However, he had already retrieved a gun from a book bag belonging to my ex-wife. He pointed the gun at me, cocked it, and tried to shoot. The gun jammed, and we struggled over it. In the chaos, I managed to take the gun and shot him as he attempted to re...