Man who spent 22 years in prison

Calvin Buari, wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years for a double homicide, has turned his life around after his release in 2017. Once a flashy drug dealer in the Bronx, Buari's conviction was based on false testimony, and he was sentenced to 50 years to life. After years of self-transformation while incarcerated, he launched Ryderz Van Service, a rideshare company aimed at connecting families with loved ones in prison. Buari reflects on his prison experience as a 'cocoon phase' that facilitated his personal growth, stating, 'Going to prison saved my life.' His story gained national attention through the podcast 'Empire on Blood,' which documented his fight for justice. Buari's journey underscores the critical importance of maintaining family ties during incarceration and the possibility of redemption after wrongful convictions.