Ep. 78 - Wrongfully convicted: Sheldon Thomas served 20 yrs for a crime he didn't commit

12/04/2023 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

He was 17 years old when he was convicted of murdering a 14-year-old boy in East Flatbush, Brooklyn New York on Christmas Eve 2004. Now, at the age of 35, he is finally a free man. Sheldon Thomas' case is a tragic example of the devastating consequences of wrongful convictions of young black men and highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals receive a fair and just trial.

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