After His Death, Family of Man Who Spent 22 Years in Solitary Confinement Remembers His Fight

... While incarcerated, he studied criminal law and represented himself pro se to have his sentence restructured for release. 

Gay was rarely represented by trial attorneys in court. But his civil case is being handled by Chicago firm Romanucci & Blandin and is set for trial Feb. 25.

“It was an honor for all of us to work alongside Anthony and to be a part of his commitment to reform, improve and change the prison systems in this country. We will continue to fight for justice on his behalf,” the team said in a statement.

Read more about Anthony's life and fight against the violations of his civil rights in Brandis Friedman's coverage for WTTW.