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Jan. 24, 2023: From conviction to clemency, one woman’s story; Teen on mental health in schools

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51min 33sec
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Courtesy of Chad Herschberger
Robin Farris, seen here in a still from the video that her legal team put together to support her clemency request.

Robin Farris is the first Black woman to receive a form of clemency in Colorado in thirty years. CPR race, diversity and equity reporter Elaine Tassy spoke with her and her attorneys, as well as the sisters of Beatrice King, who was killed, about the possibility of early release. Then, one teen's take on mental health in schools. And a Colorado Wonders question about the state's songs.