A Second Chance — A Powerful Dream

A Second Chance — A Powerful Dream

After years of hardship and injustice, Adam Ashby is finally stepping into the next chapter of his life — one filled with hope, purpose, and determination.

Adam, a U.S. Navy veteran and former Colorado Police Officer of the Year, dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country and community. But during a time of national turmoil and anti-police sentiment, Adam found himself at the center of a political firestorm. In a situation where he was forced to defend himself against an imminent threat, Adam’s actions were mischaracterized by the media and misrepresented in the courtroom. Under intense public pressure, prosecutors pursued a narrative that ignored key evidence, resulting in a wrongful conviction.

Adam's case was marked by alarming irregularities, including hidden evidence, suppressed reports, perjured testimony, and even allegations of jury tampering​​​. Despite these issues, Adam spent nearly a decade imprisoned for an act that should have been recognized as lawful self-defense. His fight for full exoneration continues today in the federal courts.

Now that Adam has finally been released to a halfway house, he is working to rebuild his life — and he needs your help.

While incarcerated, Adam found a new purpose: to open a custom motorcycle fabrication shop, combining his passion for craftsmanship with his commitment to service. But this vision goes even further. Adam’s dream is to create a business that hires and mentors former inmates who are searching for a second chance — and to build a place where former officers and former inmates can come together over a shared love of motorcycles, proving that respect, hard work, and common ground can bridge even the deepest divides.

But Adam cannot do this alone.

Your support will help Adam take the first steps toward this dream by:

This fundraiser is about much more than one man — it's about building a future where those who have been wronged, and those who have stumbled, have the opportunity to forge a new and meaningful path. Let’s turn tragedy to hope for men whom need a helping hand reintegrating into society.

If you would like to learn more about the circumstances surrounding Adam’s wrongful conviction, please reach out to [email redacted]. We are happy to share additional information.

Every donation, every share, and every word of encouragement helps fuel a dream that can change lives. Please join us in helping Adam turn injustice into inspiration.