After Words
Piper Kerman
2010-05-08T22:04:08-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/c82/293031-m.jpgPiper Kerman, a Boston-bred, Smith graduate, details her experience within the legal system after being convicted on money-laundering and drug-trafficking charges in 1998. She later served one year in prison for her offense. She discussed her incarceration with author and former undercover prison guard Ted Conover.
Piper Kerman, a Boston-bred, Smith graduate, details her experience within the legal system after being convicted on money-laundering and…
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Piper Kerman, a Boston-bred, Smith graduate, details her experience within the legal system after being convicted on money-laundering and drug-trafficking charges in 1998. She later served one year in prison for her offense. She discussed her incarceration with author and former undercover prison guard Ted Conover. close
Piper Kerman, a Boston-bred, Smith graduate, details her experience within the legal system after being convicted on money-laundering and… read more
Piper Kerman, a Boston-bred, Smith graduate, details her experience within the legal system after being convicted on money-laundering and drug-trafficking charges in 1998. She later served one year in prison for her offense. She discussed her incarceration with author and former undercover prison guard Ted Conover. close
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