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Violation Bonus: Jacob Wideman Says 'Vindictive' Arizona Officials Violated His Rights (Update) by  WBUR

Violation Bonus: Jacob Wideman Says 'Vindictive' Arizona Officials Violated His Rights (Update)

from Beyond All Repair

by WBUR

Published: Tue Sep 26 2023

Show Notes

In August, lawyers representing Jacob Wideman argued before a judge in Arizona that state officials treated him in a “constitutionally impermissible” way when they revoked his parole more than six years ago.

Lawyers for the parole board and the state corrections department said Wideman was trying to avoid following directions and therefore could not be trusted to be free. In this update, we fill you in on the hearing and how it could set the stage for further legal action in Wideman’s case.