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Against All Odds: Melissa’s Story of Success in Spite of the Criminal Justice System

My name is Melissa Smylie. I am a mother, a former AmeriCorps member, and student. I also have three felony convictions and a hefty handful of probation violations. I have reclaimed my life, but re-entry into life after being convicted and incarcerated was hard.

September 10, 2018

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Court Sanctions State of Montana for Misconduct in Case Challenging Lethal Injection

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