Toforest Johnson has been on Alabama’s death row for more than 25 years. Now, his conviction is being called into question.
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In Bondage to the Law
Toforest Johnson has been on Alabama’s death row for 25 years. Now, his conviction is being called into question.
We Regret to Inform You
When police kill someone, they have to notify the family. Some officers are using that moment for something else.