Sept. 4, 2020: Parolee Reflects On Early Release In The Pandemic

‹‹ Colorado Matters

By Ryan Warner

September 4, 2020

PJ Abernathy Parolee Early Release Pandemic — PJ Abernathy was released early from prison in Colorado because of the pandemic. He was recently profiled in a documentary by Newsy.com.

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Episode | 49:13

Sept. 4, 2020: Parolee Reflects On Early Release In The Pandemic

Segment 1 | 33:53
PJ Abernathy Finds A New Appreciation For Life After Early Release From Prison
Segment 2 | 9:51
‘I’m Good About Finding A Rhythm And Making All The Muscles Work Together’: Joey Chestnut’s Taking On The Slopper Challenge At The Colorado State Fair
Segment 3 | 2:49
New Music From Colorado Bluegrass Act, ‘The Cody Sisters’

PJ Abernathy of Denver was released early from prison as part of an executive order to try to control the spread of COVID-19. He reflects on life behind bars during the pandemic, and what it's like now that he's on parole. Plus, the world's fastest speed-eater takes on the slopper challenge at the Colorado State Fair. And new music from The Cody Sisters.