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Drama

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A narrative feature centered on Jon-Adrian 'JJ' Velazquez, who served nearly 24 years for a murder he did not commit. NBC News journalist Dan Slepian’s reporting helped exonerate Velazquez.

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Produced by: Jon Adrian "JJ" Velazquez
Liz Cole

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