The historically racist practice of the death penalty doesn't only target the defense.
Truth of the matter is, something in these waters seems way too murky.
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His family was represented by his defense attorney’s great-grandson.
By the time he came home, his daughter was 27 years old - the age he was when he was arrested.
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Grassroots organizations are helping get books into prisons, despite the restrictions put in place to stop them.
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NYC's infamous jail is in dire straits with a lack of guards and inmates literally running the prison
The congresswoman noted rehabilitation and the ongoing pandemic for lower-level offenders
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