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Podcast: The Catchup
Episode: Ep.131: Vote your Conscience, Life in Prison - The story of Hervis Rogers
Description: This week on the Catchup, it's what some say is an attempt to intimidate voters, deter participation, and stoke fears of voter fraud without actual proof. Hervis Rogers from Texas voted in the 2018 midterms, and 2020 Democratic Primary. Rogers spent time in jail for a burglary in the 90s, and was on parole from 2004 to June 2020. But under Texas law, parolees cannot cast a ballot. So, Rogers was arrested and charged with two counts of illegal voting, a felony. He was held on $100k bail, and could face up to 40 years in prison (20 for each charge).But Rogers cl...