Great-grandmother secures court victory after wrongly branded as a felon for decades
Published: Oct. 4, 2024 at 12:55 PM EDT
(InvestigateTV) — One bad decision could land anyone in a lot of trouble when it comes to breaking the law.
If that crime is a felony, the consequences can last a lifetime.
While laws vary by state felons in the U.S. typically lose the right to vote and they often face barriers to employment, housing and loans.
People convicted of felonies can even travel to some countries like Canada or Japan.
A great-grandmother was branded a felon for decades, and she says it ruined her life because it turns out she never was one.
Reporter Angie Ricono explains how a simple mistake created a complicated fight for justice.
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