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Aug 4
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The Girlfriends S3/E4: The Shawties

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About this episode

Stuck in Rikers Island Jail, Kelly forms a family of women who’ve been through hell, just like her. But she’s got enemies too. 

And as she studies for her case, she begins to discover that the law… just might be the greatest love of her life.

 

If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show please reach out to NO MORE at https://www.nomore.org a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. 

 

The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/

 

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