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Cyntoia Brown's Clemency Was a Long Fight

By Anna Sutterer
Image via PBS documentary Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story 
Jan 8, 2019
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It was this harsh sentence that did not take into account her age and circumstances at the time that sparked an outcry among activities and celebrities alike, calling for her release.

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Image via PBS documentary Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story