The Slow Killing of Anthony Stewart
Anthony "Tony" Stewart should not die in prison.
Anthony “Tony” Stewart is a medically vulnerable, intellectually disabled man serving a decades-long sentence for nonviolent drug offenses while his health rapidly deteriorates in custody. His case is now a matter of justice, dignity, and urgent compassion.
THE CASE
Anthony Stewart’s story is not just about a conviction. It is about a man with severe cognitive impairments, repeated findings of incompetence, and end-stage renal disease who remains incarcerated despite overwhelming evidence that he cannot care for himself and is not receiving the consistent medical care he needs.
Without intervention, his sentence risks becoming a death sentence.
Key facts of Tony’s case
THE EVIDENCE
IQ 68
Tony has an IQ of 68 and longstanding cognitive impairments that affect reasoning, memory, and judgment.
40+ Years
He was sentenced to more than 40 years, with over 22 years to serve, for nonviolent drug offenses.
17 Evaluations
He was found incompetent multiple times and twice found unrestorable, yet the prosecution continued pushing the case forward.
End-Stage
He now suffers from end-stage renal disease and cannot adequately advocate for his own medical needs in prison.
This is not about excusing wrongdoing. It is about recognizing that justice without compassion is not justice at all.