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Jesse Fowler on Death Row Sets Case for History
Jesse Thurman Fowler, 27, on North Carolina death row, discusses his view that his case could set a national precedent. He contrasts his poverty and lack of funds with the wealthier, noting how the death penalty was applied under state law and reflecting on race, justice, and the prospect of execution. He describes crowded cells, his bond with a young inmate, and his evolving awareness of Black identity while court delays loom over the constitutionality ruling.
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