Flashpoint: After nearly 40 years in prison, first member of MOVE 9 is free

Debbie Sims Africa became the first member of the MOVE Nine to be paroled. She was released over the weekend after nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1978 shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer. KYW Community Affairs Reporter and Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg spoke to Debbie Africa and her son Michael Africa, Jr. via phone a day before they addressed the public. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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