‘On Contact’ With Chris Hedges: Wrongfully Convicted and Living With the Consequences
In a new episode of “On Contact,” Chris Hedges’ new show on RT, the Truthdig columnist speaks with author Alison Flowers about wrongful convictions and the challenges people face after spending years in prison for crimes they did not commit.In a new episode of “On Contact,” Chris Hedges’ new show on RT, the Truthdig columnist speaks with author Alison Flowers about wrongful convictions and the challenges people face after spending years in prison for crimes they did not commit.
Flowers is author of “Exoneree Diaries: The Fight for Innocence, Independence, and Identity.” RT Correspondent Anya Parampil provides additional reporting on the scale of known exonerations in the U.S.
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