Assignment - Three Strike Lifers
A life sentence for stealing a pair of socks. In California the tough 'three strikes'...
The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2009 · BBC World Service
October 8, 200923m 3s
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Show Notes
A life sentence for stealing a pair of socks. In California the tough 'three strikes' law is sending people to prison for life even if their third crime is a non-violent one. Now a group of law students is trying to change things. Rob Walker reports.