Sunday, November 22, 2015

Cycle 8, Blog #3

Former Prosecutor Helps Teen Who Was Given Life Sentence Win Release After 20 Years




http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/edward-francis-life-sentence-released_56522eb7e4b0879a5b0b66bc

After 20 years, Edward Francis was released from his life time sentence. He was charged when he was 17 for murder, even though he did not actually shoot but that he was involved. He was the first inmate to be realises under these standards. The attorney he was using pushed for his case because of his remorse and humbleness. Francis expressed that he is glad that he served his time but more options should be given to young people because at 17 it should not dictate the rest of your life. <span class='image-component__caption' itemprop="caption">Edward Francis, 37, is all smiles after his release on Friday from an Orange County prison where he had been been sentenced at the age of 17 to spend the rest of his life.</span>

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