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When Probation Got Too Expensive, One Man Chose To Go Back To Prison

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Most people see prison as a last resort. But for some who have been incarcerated and are struggling financially, spending time behind bars is a choice — something they opt into when probation gets too expensive. Courtney Collins (@courtneylc82) of KERA tells the story of one man who traded his freedom for the promise of a clean slate.

This segment aired on December 31, 2018.

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