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Dec 2021
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In 1981, Alice Sebold gave evidence that sent a man she believed raped her to prison for 16 years. She wrote about her ordeal which took place in Syracuse, New York, and the subsequent trial in her memoir Lucky. When the book was turned into a film, producer Timothy Mucciante became concerned about some of the details that lead to the conviction of Anthony Broadwater.

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Guests: Rosie Kinchen, features writer, The Sunday Times.

Host: David Aaronovitch.

Clips: Syracuse.com, NBC News, Simon & Schuster Audio.


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