The battle to free Debbie Peagler, a survivor of brutal domestic violence, unfolds as she fights to escape over 20 years of imprisonment. Despite her spirit being unbroken, Debbie's journey is marked by injustices, including a traumatic past with a boyfriend who abused her and forced her into prostitution, and later, a flawed prosecution that led to her imprisonment for her connection to her abuser's murder. Years later, two rookie lawyers take on her case, sparking a global conversation about the complex intersection of domestic violence and criminal justice.
Crime After Crime
Debbie Peagler, a resilient African-American woman, spent over two decades in prison, her indomitable spirit unshaken by the trauma of domestic violence, fueled by an unwavering determination to break free from her torment.