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Federal judge Frederic Block on second chances -- and 'who deserves it'

Federal judge Frederic Block on second chances -- and 'who deserves it'

In 1997, Walter Johnson was given five life sentences for robbery and drug offences. Decades later, he was released by the same judge who originally sentenced him. A conversation with that judge about the power of second chances.

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · WBUR

March 10, 202547m 31s

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In 1997, Walter Johnson was given five life sentences for robbery and drug offences. Decades later, he was released by the same judge who originally sentenced him. A conversation with that judge about the power of second chances. 

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