amy: that was glenn ford.e first became a resident of louisiana's death row in 1985 and was only released just last year after his exoneration. he is now dying in hospice care of cancer. have you, marty stroud come a had a chance to talk to him? have you been able to apologize to him? >> well, i have apologized publicly and i'm in the process of meeting with him, if it is ok with his attorneys. and if he wishes to see me, and i believe he does, to apologize to him personally. as i said in my apology, i offer -- i really have no excuses for my conduct other than i was grossly immature at the age of 33, and certainly i believe not qualified to try capital case. at that young age, i was not aware or concerned with the implications of the death penalty. i would like to think now that 30 years later, i'm somewhat wiser. i also know it doesn't really help mr. ford any. amy: as we wrap up, what about the compensation issue? the fact he was just denied compensation for these 30 years, wrongly, behind bars on death row

glenn ford is a free man. coming face to face with the prosecutor who put him behind bars and we're there. >>> stranger spring break. a trip to miami complete with romantic walks on the beach. he's paying for everything. but this sant couple. they never met before pairing up through an on-line arrangement. would you go on a lavish vacation with someone you barely new. >>> and the anti-country star. all of life's a house party for the hottest breakout in country music. if you don't think he looks the part there's a reason if for that. sam hunt reveals a secret he kept for years and how he is putting his own spin on things. but first the "nightline" five. the savings are huge at the jcpenney anniversary sale. extra $10 off when you spent $25 or more with a coupon. stock up on buy one get one free shorts and tees for the whole family. jcpenney. when it fits, you feel it. zantac heartburn alert. nex yum can take 24 hours to work. zantac rushes relief in as little as 30 minutes for relief without the wait. try zant

and we will get an update on the case of glenn ford freed from death row after 30 years. he is now dying of cancer in hospice care. while exonerated, he has not been compensated. but first, in an act of mass civil disobedience, tens of thousands of new york parents rebelled this week against years of standardized testing from the politicians in albany. we will speak to a parent and school superintendent. all that and more, coming up. welcome to democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. republican and democratic lawmakers have reached a deal to give president obama fast-track authority for the secret transpacific partnership trade pact. senate finance committee leaders republican orrin hatch and democrat ron wyden negotiated the deal with republican congressmember paul ryan. it will allow obama to negotiate the 12-nation pact, then present it to congress for a yes-or-no vote, with no amendments allowed. in a statement, lori wallach of public citizen said the bill introduced thursday would -- "delegate away congress' constitutional trade a

feel i caused that man and i believe there's a special place in heaven reserved for people like glenn fordch prosecution during their lifetime. >> if you could talk to mr. ford, what would you say to him? >>. >> first of all, i would apologize again. what amazes me he does not appear to have any anger. when you see him on tv he's not speaking from anger. he's speaking i think from his heart and he is -- the way he has handled this should be an inspiration for anyone who watches him or hears him speak. >> marty stroud thank you for coming forward to share your story. >> thank you, sir. ring eye. i mean, come on. national gives me the control to choose any car in the aisle i want. i could choose you... or i could choose her if i like her more. and i do. oh, the silent treatment. real mature. so you wanna get out of here? go national. go like a pro. next. ♪♪ expected wait time: 55 minutes. your call is important to us. thank you for your patience. waiter! vo: in the nation, we know how it feels when you aren't treated like a priority. we do things differently. we'll take care of it. vo: we pu

glenn ford is a free man. the beach. he's paying for everything. but this sant couple. they never met before pairing up through an on-line arrangement. would you go on a lavish vacation with someone you barely new. >>> and the anti-country star. all of life's a house party for the hottest breakout in country

glenn family! audience: [cheering] steve: everybody's here trying to win their self a lot of cash and somebody can drive out of here in a brand-new stylish fordre. audience: [cheering] steve: let's play "feud," everybody! give me ron, give me angie. ["family feud" theme playing] top 7 answers on the board. here we go. name a reason a man might ask for his money back at a strip club. ron. >> she didn't look good. steve: she didn't look good. audience: [applauding] steve: pass or play? >> play, play, play! >> we're going to play it, steve. >> yes! they're going to play. okay. vernon! >> what's up?! >> right on time! >> that what i'm talkin' 'bout! steve: name a reason a man might ask for his money back at a strip club. >> he wasn't supposed to be there in the first place. audience: [applauding] steve: let me tell you something, folks. this gonna be all day. he ain'