The Computer Glitch That Caused Nearly 1,000 Convictions
Episode Date: January 23, 2024Between 1999 and 2015, some 983 people were convicted for stealing from post offices in the U.K. Some people ended up in jail. At least four died by s...
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706 episodes transcribedBetween 1999 and 2015, some 983 people were convicted for stealing from post offices in the U.K. Some people ended up in jail. At least four died by s...
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