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Podcast: Turning A Moment Into A Movement
Episode: "Justice, Art, and Redemption: A Conversation with Leon Benson"
Description: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Leon Benson—also known by his stage name, EL BENTLY 448—to explore his extraordinary journey from wrongful conviction to artistic liberation. At just 23, Leon was sentenced to 61 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. After spending 25 years behind bars, including a decade in solitary confinement, he was exonerated in March 2023 through the efforts of the University of San Francisco's Racial Justice Clinic and attorney Lara Bazelon.Now a free man, Leon channels his experiences into music, using his art to process trauma and advocate for justice. His debut EP, Inno...