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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 7:00am January 09, 2019,

The 5 Cyntoia Browns who won clemency thanks to people’s unending activism

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 7:00am January 09, 2019,
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Pic credit: Die Jim Crow

Valerie Seeley

She is a survivor of domestic violence. In 1998, she was sentenced to 19 years to life for killing her abusive partner when she was defending herself from a violent attack. In 2017, after serving 17 years in prison, she was granted clemency and released from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: January 9, 2019

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