342: What if you suffered decades of excessive punishment?

After robbing an undercover police officer, a bright, ambitious kid faces a life sentence in prison, and after enduring 31 years of confinement, uses his freedom to help others find theirs.

Today’s episode featured William Palmer. If you want to reach out to him, you can email him at williammpalmer2@gmail.com. If you’d like to Support William's Fight for Justice & Advocacy, please findhis GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/14b9126f

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Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock

Content/Trigger Warnings: child sexual assault allegation, assault, gunfire, gunshot/bodily injury, racism, incarceration/prison, sodomy, explicit language

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: Re-Entry

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