They Were Supposed to Be Free. Why Are They Locked Up?
New York has kept hundreds of people convicted of sex offenses in prison long past their release dates.
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This story was published in partnership with The Nation.
This story was published in partnership with The Nation.
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“I’m under the impression that your readers won’t care.”
“He’s a sex offender. But he’s still my son. He’s still a human being.”
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