Incarceration

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Overcoming Wrongful Incarceration and Seeking Love: Perry Lott's Journey

Explore Perry Lott's inspiring story of exoneration after 30 years and the challenges he faces in finding love. Discover the impact of prison rehabilitation and the efforts to reform laws on mass incarceration.

Perry Lott, who was wrongfully convicted of rape in 1987, finally regained his freedom in 2023. Despite rebuilding his life, Perry struggles to find love after his unjust imprisonment. The importance of rehabilitation resources during incarceration is highlighted by the experience of a family where three generations of women have been incarcerated.

Mike Romano, a prominent criminal justice lawyer, has spearheaded the Three Strikes Project at Stanford Law School to tackle mass incarceration. This initiative aims to reform the Three Strikes Law, addressing the cycle of repeated offenses and lengthy prison sentences.

### Interesting Facts:

1. **Perry Lott:** - After 30 years of wrongful incarceration, Perry Lott seeks companionship and love, showcasing resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

2. **Mike Romano and the Three Strikes Project:** - With a focus on reforming laws and promoting justice, Mike Romano's project at Stanford Law School signifies a significant effort to combat mass incarceration and create a fairer legal system.

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Ready to Love After 30 Years of Wrongful Incarceration (Innocence Project)

Perry Lott was exonerated in 2023 of a 1987 rape conviction. Since his release, he's re-established his life, but he hasn't found romance.

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Rehabilitation resources in prison are crucial to breaking the cycle of ... (Prism)

Last year, my oldest daughter went to juvenile detention, thus completing the three-generation cycle of incarcerated women in my family.

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Three Strikes Law Reform and Tackling Mass Incarceration in the ... (Stanford Law School)

Our guest today is Mike Romano, a criminal justice lawyer who founded and is directing the Three Strikes Project here at Stanford Law School. It's the first law ...

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