Debbie Peagler spent 26 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her abusive boyfriend, a case taken up by pro bono attorneys.
“Horribly abused… Wrongfully imprisoned… One signature away from freedom.”
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Debbie Peagler spent 26 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her abusive boyfriend, a case taken up by pro bono attorneys.
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Synopsis
Debbie Peagler sits in a maximum-security prison in California, serving a 25-to-life sentence for the murder of her abusive boyfriend. After enduring years of domestic violence, her case took a new direction when attorneys Jessica Pishko and Talia Inlender from The California Habeas Project took on her appeal. Their investigation revealed new witnesses and evidence of perjury, ultimately drawing attention to the issues surrounding wrongful incarceration and domestic abuse. The film documents this legal battle over a span of two decades.
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Why Watch
- Meet Deborah Peagler, a survivor of domestic violence.
- Follow the legal battle that changed her life.
- See Arrested Development perform in a prison setting.
Did You Know
- Deborah Peagler was sentenced to 25 years to life for a crime she didn't commit.
- The film was produced over a span of five-and-a-half years.
- Arrested Development visited Peagler in prison to support her legal battle.
- The film received the Gold SpIFFy for Best Documentary at the Spokane International Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Crime After Crime?
Crime After Crime was directed by Yoav Potash.
What was Deborah Peagler convicted of?
Deborah Peagler was wrongly convicted of the murder of her abusive boyfriend and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Which network broadcast Crime After Crime?
Crime After Crime was picked up by the Oprah Winfrey Network for broadcast and home video distribution.
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