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	Podcast:		Witness: Witness Black History
	Episode:		Three Strikes Law
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:14:38
	Publish Date:		2020-06-12 02:50:00
	Description:		One man's experience of the controversial US law that saw thousands locked up for life. Under the law in California, a third conviction for a felony offence would lead to a life sentence. At times in California, 45% of "three strikers" were African American. Many were sentenced to life in prison for non-violent or minor offensives. Alex Last hears the story of Bilal Chatman, and his hopes for reform. Photo credit: Getty Images
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