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A Dyke Abroad

VIDEO SPECIAL: Lezzies at Large: The Innocence Project’s Karen Thompson

BY KELLY COGSWELL
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Posted on January 3, 2018
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Here is the video transcript of my conversation with lesbian lawyer and advocate Karen Thompson from the Innocence Project.

For my overview of the conversation, visit gaycitynews.nyc/lezzies-large-innocence-projects-karen-thompson/

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