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When Young People Go to Prison for Life
When Young People Go to Prison for Life
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
April Barber Scales was a pregnant 15-year-old when she received two life sentences; Anthony Willis was 16 when he was sent away for life. After more than 25 years behind bars, they each received something desperately rare: clemency. They describe how they fought against a prison system that “sets you up for failure.” We also … Continue reading When Young People Go to Prison for Life →
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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