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Not guilty

The Comb by BBC

Mar 10, 202330:07Society & Culture

Accusations, imprisonment, and vindication: The lie that changed Ishmail's life, taking away his freedom, and breaking up his family in Malawi. Nearly 20 years later, Ishmail reflects on the painful reality of being fals...

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Not guilty is an episode from The Comb by BBC. Accusations, imprisonment, and vindication: The lie that changed Ishmail's life, taking away his freedom, and breaking up his family in Malawi. Nearly 20 years later, Ishmail reflects on the pa...

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Published Mar 10, 2023, 30:07 long, audio available.

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Accusations, imprisonment, and vindication: The lie that changed Ishmail's life, taking away his freedom, and breaking up his family in Malawi. Nearly 20 years later, Ishmail reflects on the painful reality of being falsely accused. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com Produced by Mary Goodhart

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