In this conversation, we talk to reporter Jaeah Lee about her investigation, “This Rap Song Helped Sentence a 17-Year-Old to Prison for Life,” produced in partnership with The New York Times. Lee discusses why she felt it was important to use a data-driven approach for her investigation, why she focused on Tommy Canady’s case, and the challenges of having an incarcerated source.

“This Rap Song Helped Sentence a 17-Year-Old to Prison for Life:” https://bit.ly/3wOUPdj

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3LJIsUj

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