Sentenced to 50 years at 16 years old.
Corey Webb is now 32 and has already spent 16 years behind bars—his entire adult life.
We believe his story deserves to be seen, heard, and reconsidered.
16
Years Old
When sentenced
50
year
Sentence imposed
100%
of his adult life
Spent incarcerated
16
years Served
Already behind bars
He has now spent as much time behind bars as he did growing up free.
Corey was a child when his life changed forever
In 2010, Corey Webb was 16 years old. He had run away from home and ended up in Tyler, Texas, where he was taken into custody. What followed changed the course of his life. He was later sentenced to 50 years for aggravated assault against a public servant. His mother has described the case as a nightmare shaped by failures in the system, unanswered questions, and a punishment that did not fit a teenager’s actions or potential for growth.
Why this site exists
This website was created to share Corey Webb’s story clearly and honestly. Corey was a teenager when he entered the justice system, and he was given a sentence that many believe failed to account for his age, development, circumstances, and capacity for change. We are building public awareness, gathering support, and creating a place where people can learn the facts and take action.
This is about more than one sentence
Corey’s case raises larger questions about how the justice system treats young people. What does accountability look like when the person was still a child? What room should there be for growth, maturity, and change? How should communities respond when punishment extends so far that it eclipses the possibility of redemption?
Public awareness matters. Legal advocacy matters. Community pressure matters.
If Corey’s story moves you, there are ways to help.