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Cyntoia Brown was released from a Tennessee prison today. Here are 4 things to know about her case
Source: CNN
Cyntoia Brown was released from a Tennessee prison today. Here are 4 things to know about her case
By Madeline Holcombe and Leanna Faulk, CNN
Updated 1129 GMT (1929 HKT) August 7, 2019
(CNN) — Cyntoia Brown was released from prison early Wednesday morning after being granted clemency in January by then-Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
Initially sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was 16, Brown was released to parole supervision after spending more than a decade jailed.
"I look forward to using my experiences to help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation," Brown said in a statement following her release.
Her case drew the attention of high-profile advocates, lawmakers and A-list celebrities and even prompted a documentary. Here is what you should know about what happened and why she is walking free.
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By Madeline Holcombe and Leanna Faulk, CNN
Updated 1129 GMT (1929 HKT) August 7, 2019
(CNN) — Cyntoia Brown was released from prison early Wednesday morning after being granted clemency in January by then-Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
Initially sentenced to life in prison for killing a man who bought her for sex when she was 16, Brown was released to parole supervision after spending more than a decade jailed.
"I look forward to using my experiences to help other women and girls suffering abuse and exploitation," Brown said in a statement following her release.
Her case drew the attention of high-profile advocates, lawmakers and A-list celebrities and even prompted a documentary. Here is what you should know about what happened and why she is walking free.
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Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/07/us/cyntoia-brown-release-wednesday/index.html
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