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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

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On the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life terms without the possibility of parole for juveniles is a violation of the 8th Amendment, this docuseries spotlights eight convicted child offenders who are now seeking resentencing. The focus is split between the facts of the crimes when they were originally committed, combined with new evidence that has come to light, and the real-time updates regarding potential releases, parole hearings, and resentencing as they currently unfold. Each episode includes exclusive commentary from the convicted offenders from prison plus perspectives from leading psychologists, law enforcement and reporters closest to each case.
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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

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Season 1 2019 Details Season 2 2021 Details

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Synopsis On the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life terms without the possibility of parole for juveniles is a violation of the 8th Amendment, this docuseries spotlights eight convicted child offenders who are now seeking resentencing. The focus is split between the facts of the crimes when they were originally committed, combined with new evidence that has come to light, and the real-time updates regarding potential releases, parole hearings, and resentencing as they currently unfold. Each episode includes exclusive commentary from the convicted offenders from prison plus perspectives from leading psychologists, law enforcement and reporters closest to each case.
Executive Producer
Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Peter LoGreco, Joshua Rofé, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, Amy Savitsky
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2019