When Clemency is a Lifeline

Author

Shehzil Zahid, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNYFollow

Graduation Date

Fall 12-13-2020

Grading Professor

Lisa Armstrong

Subject Concentration

International

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

In 1982, Yohannes Johnson was convicted for the murder of Errol Blackwood. He has spent the last 40 years behind bars and today, he is seeking clemency. This is a profile on potential clemency recipient Yohannes Johnson.

Recommended Citation

Zahid, Shehzil, "When Clemency is a Lifeline" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/449