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Aug 2024
44m 20s

What if your cry for help led to an unth...

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A mother faces the ultimate tragedy at the hands of those who are supposed to protect and serve.  


Today’s episode featured Taun Hall. To find out more about Taun and Miles and the Miles Hall Foundation, go to justiceformileshall.org. There you can see the video mentioned in the episode, donate to the campaign, learn more about the case or get involved. You can also join the community on Instagram @justiceformileshall or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/justiceformileshall


Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits


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Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness, racism, violence, murder, police brutality, explicit language


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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

Music Bed: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere

 

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