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The exonerated prisoner kicked out of office by Republicans – podcast

Guardian US southern bureau chief Olly Laughland tells the story of Calvin Duncan and a Republican party emboldened in Trump’s America

Calvin Duncan spent 28 years in a notorious Louisiana prison for a murder he didn’t commit. After he was finally exonerated, he decided to run for an administrative role that would allow him to help inmates gain much-needed access to their criminal records.

His journey, from growing up as a Black child in one of New Orleans’ poorest and most violent neighbourhoods to this moment, at 64 years old, pledging to serve the people and ensure others didn’t suffer the same injustices, was extraordinary.

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The exonerated prisoner kicked out of office by Republicans – podcast New Orleans Aug 2, 2026 The exonerated prisoner kicked out of office by Republicans – podcast Guardian US southern bureau chief Olly Laughland tells the story of Calvin Duncan and a Republican party emboldened in Trump’s AmericaCalvin Duncan spent 28 years in a notorious Louisiana prison for a murder he didn’t...
The exonerated prisoner kicked out of office by Republicans – podcast

Guardian US southern bureau chief Olly Laughland tells the story of Calvin Duncan and a Republican party emboldened in Trump’s AmericaCalvin Duncan spent 28 years in a notorious Louisiana prison for a murder he didn’t...

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