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Episode 3: Pursuing Alford
After nine years in jail, Michael agrees to a manslaughter plea - while maintaining his innocence - to avoid a prison return. Chris Warburton finds out if justice has been done.
After nine years in jail, Michael Peterson is freed. After talk of a re-trial, he eventually agrees to a manslaughter plea, while maintaining his innocence, in order to avoid a return to prison.
Chris Warburton, who was there in court on that day, talks to the key players to find out if justice was done.