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glynn simmons is of course an _ the past.s is of i course an african-american man course an african—american man living in the south of this country. what role does grace play in wrongful convictions like this one? we play in wrongful convictions like this one?— play in wrongful convictions like this one? we know race -la s a like this one? we know race plays a huge _ like this one? we know race plays a huge role _ like this one? we know race | plays a huge role throughout the criminal legal system. we should not be surprised racial justice systems show up in wrongful convictions throughout the country because we have things that is in the national registry of exoneration that black people are seven times more likely, innocent black people are seven times more likely to be wrongfully convicted than white people. that comes from a lot of different places. if we think about the way police misconduct is a leading factor in wrongful convictions and we know the ways policing is deployed differently in communities of colour. we kno
glynn simmons is of course an _ the past.s is of i course an african-american man course an african—american man living in the south of this country. what role does grace play in wrongful convictions like this one? we play in wrongful convictions like this one?— play in wrongful convictions like this one? we know race -la s a like this one? we know race plays a huge _ like this one? we know race plays a huge role _ like this one? we know race | plays a huge role throughout the criminal...
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Dec 22, 2023
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most importantly, as well, what does it mean to glynn simmons? how is he feeling right now?gracious people that i've had the privilege of knowing. and he just walks around with this glow on his face. he can't believe that after that long in prison, he's free. free now for the rest of his life. i mean, of course, both joe norwood, the other lawyer, and myself, we take great pride in what happened to glynn, and when he got out. but it was the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my whole life when the judge ordered that the shackles be removed from his hands and that he be freed. ali, i hope you don't mind me quoting something that i saw the former governor of oklahoma, david walters, write about in x, formerly known as twitter. he called your reporting efforts, "like a dog with a bone"", because you had been at this case, reporting on it for years. what kept you investigating this all this time? 20 years. it's hard to imagine sticking with any story for 20 years, is it not. i first interviewed glynn in prison in 2003 — a 25—year—old pup reporter. what kept me going was know
most importantly, as well, what does it mean to glynn simmons? how is he feeling right now?gracious people that i've had the privilege of knowing. and he just walks around with this glow on his face. he can't believe that after that long in prison, he's free. free now for the rest of his life. i mean, of course, both joe norwood, the other lawyer, and myself, we take great pride in what happened to glynn, and when he got out. but it was the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my whole life...
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glynn simmons is of course an african—american man living in the south of this country.tions like this one? we know race plays a huge role throughout the criminal legal system. we should not be surprised racial justice issues show up in wrongful convictions across the country. we have seen studies in the national registry of exoneration that black people are seven times more likely, innocent black people are seven times more likely to be wrongfully convicted than white people. that comes from a lot of different places. if we think about the way police misconduct is a leading factor in wrongful convictions and we know the ways policing is deployed differently in communities of colour. we know there are issues with cross racial eyewitness identification. we know there are issues with inadequate legal representation, bias in the use of forensic science. we see there are a number of places where racial bias can fit into the way a wrongful conviction is produced. one thing i will note about glynn simmons's case, it was a death penalty case and we have seen specifically with d
glynn simmons is of course an african—american man living in the south of this country.tions like this one? we know race plays a huge role throughout the criminal legal system. we should not be surprised racial justice issues show up in wrongful convictions across the country. we have seen studies in the national registry of exoneration that black people are seven times more likely, innocent black people are seven times more likely to be wrongfully convicted than white people. that comes from...
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Dec 22, 2023
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— simmons? how is he feeling right now? well, glynn is one ofthe right now? is one of the most gracious - right now? well, glynn is one of the most gracious people | of the most gracious people that i've had the privilege of knowing. and hejust walks around with this glow on his face. he can't believe that after that long in prison, he's free. free now for the rest of his life. i mean, of course, bothjoe norwood, the other lawyer, and myself, we take great pride in what happened to glynn, and when he got out. but it was the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my whole life when the judge i've ever seen in my whole life when thejudge ordered i've ever seen in my whole life when the judge ordered that the shackles be we moved from his hands and that he be freed. ali, i hope you don't mind me quoting something that i saw the former governor of oklahoma, david walters, write 0klahoma, david walters, write about in x, formerly known as twitter. he called your reporting efforts, "like a dog with a bone"", because you had been at this case, reporting on it for ye
— simmons? how is he feeling right now? well, glynn is one ofthe right now? is one of the most gracious - right now? well, glynn is one of the most gracious people | of the most gracious people that i've had the privilege of knowing. and hejust walks around with this glow on his face. he can't believe that after that long in prison, he's free. free now for the rest of his life. i mean, of course, bothjoe norwood, the other lawyer, and myself, we take great pride in what happened to glynn, and...
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Dec 24, 2023
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and glynn simmons, the longest—serving wrongly imprisoned us inmate is declared innocent , what his caseould mean for other wrongly accused prisoners. hello, i'm carl nasman. we start in the middle east, and the hamas—run health ministry has said that more than 200 palestinians have been killed in the past 2a hours, as air strikes continue. the israel defence forces say that five of their soldiers have been killed in the gaza strip since friday. fighting has been raging despite a un resolution demanding more access for humanitarian deliveries. the us abstained in that vote, and president biden said he spoke to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu by phone on saturday — but did not demand a ceasefire. mr netanyahu said he reiterated that the war will continue until all the objectives are met. with more, here's our middle east correspondent, lucy williamson. explosions. in gaza, this is the new normal. drone strikes in the border town of rafah, emptying the local market. 17—year—old joe, filming on his phone, still clutching his bag of shopping and calling on god for protection. ameri
and glynn simmons, the longest—serving wrongly imprisoned us inmate is declared innocent , what his caseould mean for other wrongly accused prisoners. hello, i'm carl nasman. we start in the middle east, and the hamas—run health ministry has said that more than 200 palestinians have been killed in the past 2a hours, as air strikes continue. the israel defence forces say that five of their soldiers have been killed in the gaza strip since friday. fighting has been raging despite a un...
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glynn simmons, thank you for your time.our heartfelt wishes for a peaceful future. that would be a wonderful gift for you this holiday season, and joseph norwood, well done, you must feel pretty good about yourself. thank you so much both of you, all three of you actually. >>> coming up next, more on the legal setback for jack smith and his election interference investigation into the former president, what the supreme court's decision to deny smith's request to immediately settle trump's immunity claims means for the case. choose acid prevention. choose nexium. a force to be reckon with. no, not you saquon. hm? you! your business bank account with quickbooks money, now earns 5% apy. 5% apy? that's new! yup, that's how you business differently. type 2 diabetes? discover the ozempic® tri-zone. ♪ ♪ i got the power of 3. i lowered my a1c, cv risk, and lost some weight. in studies, the majority of people reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. i'm under 7. ozempic® lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke
glynn simmons, thank you for your time.our heartfelt wishes for a peaceful future. that would be a wonderful gift for you this holiday season, and joseph norwood, well done, you must feel pretty good about yourself. thank you so much both of you, all three of you actually. >>> coming up next, more on the legal setback for jack smith and his election interference investigation into the former president, what the supreme court's decision to deny smith's request to immediately settle...
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Dec 24, 2023
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and glynn simmons, the longest—serving wrongly imprisoned us inmate is declared innocent , what his casem carl nasman. we start in the middle east, and the hamas—run health ministry has said that more than 200 palestinians have been killed in the past 2a hours, as air strikes continue. the israel defence forces say that five of their soldiers have been killed in the gaza strip since friday. fighting has been raging despite a un resolution demanding more access for humanitarian deliveries. the us abstained in that vote, and president biden said he spoke to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu by phone on saturday — but did not demand a ceasefire. mr netanyahu said he reiterated that the war will continue until all the objectives are met. with more, here's our middle east correspondent,
and glynn simmons, the longest—serving wrongly imprisoned us inmate is declared innocent , what his casem carl nasman. we start in the middle east, and the hamas—run health ministry has said that more than 200 palestinians have been killed in the past 2a hours, as air strikes continue. the israel defence forces say that five of their soldiers have been killed in the gaza strip since friday. fighting has been raging despite a un resolution demanding more access for humanitarian deliveries....
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glynn simmons was jailed in 1974 and was only freed last year when a court ordered he should have a newlared innocent. justice was done today finally. and i am happy. it cannot be undone but there can be accountability and that is what i'm about right now. three young girls and their families have a reason to be thankful this season: beatrix, grace and moor spent years on the organ donor list and this year all recieved a new heart. along the way they've forged an extraordinary bond too, as alison freeman reports. reunited for christmas. the last time these three girls were together, they were each waiting for a heart transplant. beatrix, noor and grace. beatrix, from county durham, had spent almost half her life in hospital being kept alive by this mechanical heart, before a donor was found in the summer of this year. no pipes. her parents have campaigned for more to be done to encourage donor families to come forward. what's it like seeing the girls all back together again? really special. noor�*s dad pointed out that it's the first time the two girls have been walking together without
glynn simmons was jailed in 1974 and was only freed last year when a court ordered he should have a newlared innocent. justice was done today finally. and i am happy. it cannot be undone but there can be accountability and that is what i'm about right now. three young girls and their families have a reason to be thankful this season: beatrix, grace and moor spent years on the organ donor list and this year all recieved a new heart. along the way they've forged an extraordinary bond too, as...
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glynn simmons was convicted of murder in 1975. ruled there was clear evidence he did not commit the killing. this makes simmons the longest—serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime in the history of the united states. the us senate has confirmed 11 senior generals and admirals, nearly a year after republican senator tommy tuberville delayed their nominations. he'd been protesting the pentagon's abortion policy, but dropped his objections after mounting pressure from those in his own party. defence secretary lloyd austin said the "unprecedented hold hurt our military�*s readiness and morale." you're live with bbc news. returning to the israel—gaza war. we learned from more about what the us expects from secretary of state antony blinken at his year end press conference. our state department correspondent barbara plett usher has more. it has been a tough couple of months for the united states as it has grown more and more internationally isolated over its support for israel's war in gaza. at the secretary of state, antony b
glynn simmons was convicted of murder in 1975. ruled there was clear evidence he did not commit the killing. this makes simmons the longest—serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime in the history of the united states. the us senate has confirmed 11 senior generals and admirals, nearly a year after republican senator tommy tuberville delayed their nominations. he'd been protesting the pentagon's abortion policy, but dropped his objections after mounting pressure from those in his own...