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November 5, 2019

Oklahoma: 462 Prisoners Freed in Largest Single-Day Commutation in U.S. History
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In Oklahoma, hundreds of prisoners walked free on Monday in the largest
single-day commutation in U.S. history. The 462 prisoners were all
convicted of low-level nonviolent crimes that the Oklahoma Pardon and
Parole Board said Friday would no longer be considered felonies today.
This is Lana Lemus, who was incarcerated for three years for simple drug
possession. She reunited with her daughter outside Kate Barnard
Correctional Center Monday.

Lana Lemus: "I've been out of her life for three years. But she's my
hope. She's never given up on me. So, it's a great opportunity for a lot
of women out there, and all I have to say is thank you."



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