how did that affect meat meal in this case? one of the things that our investigation has uncovered were there were doubts about guns eligibility going back to the time when mick was arrested we know this because graham failed a lie detector test about conduct that occurred before weeks arrest. he also learned the philadelphia police internal affairs unit investigated graham and found that he committed theft. he was never charged. soon after he retired leaving the force and philadelphia. we identified where russia graham is now living and i flow down to see him. he did make plans to reach
though that his case stands as a symbol of what is wrong with the criminal justice system? i think a lot of people here that way. of course you know the irony here is that no one left it up someone who that famous. no one likes it up someone who has alleged technical violations last serious. there are a lot of meek mills who are not privileged and don t have access to the resources. and larry the approach that he came to philadelphia with. trying to put a stop to mass incarceration. nick understands all too well after his long journey through the justice system that his case is hardly unique. i think that we have always been divided in america where it s always black and white. i don t really call it black and white. a lot of black people are in prison. a lot of spanish men are in prison. a lot of these laws and
world. less than 18 hours after his release meek mills sat down with me for his first post-person interview. yeah but like a dream. when i got in my bed at night and i didn t fall asleep, i close my eyes and i was like don t let me open my eyes back up. i tell myself things like this is a good. dream you dream a lot on the streets and then you wake up like. you back in prison so i was playing my games with myself but it felt like a dream come true to just except that way and get right back to life so quick. it was fast for me. it was overwhelming. there was love and support. i took it. while the pennsylvania supreme court granted him bail his conviction stood. the court denied his request to remove judge brinkley from the case and in 2018
meek mills case for persons the path to reform. i feel like we re entering a new age of activism. he s a board member of that incense project. young people getting energized. taking to the streets. when they haven t since probably the vietnam era. now with one of their heroes, mikael, going through this nightmare situation. and shining a light. on this broken system of ours. this criminal justice system like all. it advocates say the system is a revolving door for people of color. to many of them are incarcerated. but even when they get out of president there are stuck in the probation system for years. we ve got a push back against the politics of fear and anger. stevenson, founder of the equal justice initiative. i think male represents the
it s an amazing old man. with a mix friend, kevin hart. the main question for me is wise he still there? it s literally because this thing ever really in my life. the day of hearts visit was an exciting one in philadelphia. robin s team, the 76 years, we re looking to close out the first round of the playoffs so after the prison visit robin headed back to his office to get ready. and that is one at about 3 pm he got the call. pennsylvania supreme court had just issued a ruling in next case. coming up, an emotional day in the fight for freedom. oh my god. i ve never been more excited in my life. when dateline continues. n dateline continues re about the moms. they want healthy, affordable options. moms want to save that dough. hold onto that green. enough with the puns! land o frost premium. fresh look. same great taste.