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Behind The Lens episode 59: ‘He always maintained his innocence, and he always held out hope’

City Council questions a proposed nonprofit contract, NOLA Public Schools touts inflated graduation rate index, and the tragic story of Erin Hunter and New Orleans' justice system.
by Jessica Rosgaard

This week, on Behind The Lens:

The New Orleans City Council delays a vote on a $900,000 dollar contract with a nonprofit that was backed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Michael Isaac Stein has the details.

And NOLA Public Schools is boasting a 20-point increase in it’s graduation rate index. But that’s NOT the same as the actual graduation rate. Marta Jewson explains.

Also, the story of Erin Hunter’s arrest, trial and conviction has been called “a tragedy with many authors.” We talk with Nick Chrastil about his report.

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