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One Black man’s quest for parole after 30 years in prison
FromThe Decibel
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
When Renford Farrier was given a life sentence for killing a man, he believed he’d be out on parole after 10 years. Thirty years later, he’s still in prison and believes racism is partly to blame.A Globe analysis found that Indigenous, Black and other racialized men are less likely than their white counterparts to be paroled within the first year they’re eligible.Investigative reporter Tom Cardoso explains what that analysis found, and interviews Farrier about his time in prison, why he thinks racism played a role in being denied parole, and what he plans to do when he is finally released.
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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