As the article says the family is not trying to protest his innocence but question the fairness of his trial and his safety. And many of you seem to have sympathy for the family and therefore should be hopeful for them that their brother and father may be able to serve his time out in America even if you have negative feelings towards Mr. Downs. His children, I feel sure, are suffering due to his foolish decision and the fact that he will be imprisoned for the rest of his life. The family should not have additional suffering by rarely ever being able to see him. Kudos to his sister and children for doing everything they can do for him - just what family should do!