Lincoln's brother, Michael Scofield ( Wentworth Miller), is convinced of Lincoln's innocence and hatches an escape plan. With strong evidence supporting the charges of first degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm against him, Lincoln is sentenced to death and is sent to Fox River State Penitentiary to await his execution. Lincoln Burrows ( Dominic Purcell) is accused of the murder of Terrence Steadman, who is the brother of the female Vice President of the United States.