Kentucky native Aaron Glasscock was 22-years-old and two months shy of graduating from college when he was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine in 1999. Nearly 20 years later, Aaron’s sentence was commuted. The Takeaway follows Aaron’s story to learn of the struggles and hardships Aaron and his family face as he readjusts to life outside of prison.
After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.
After 18 years in prison, Aaron Glasscock had his sentence commuted. The Takeaway followed his initial release, and now, nearly a year later, we check in on Aaron's transition.
In part IV of the new series, "Commuted: Life After Prison," The Takeaway travels with former inmate Aaron Glasscock to the halfway house where he will start his new life.
In part III of the new series, "Commuted: Life After Prison," Aaron Glasscock is finally free and talks about his expectations and worries as he heads to a halfway house with his family.
In part II of the new series, "Commuted: Life After Prison," The Takeaway travels with the family of Aaron Glasscock as they meet him for the first time as a free man.
Aaron Glasscock was just 22 when he was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 1999 for a non-violent drug offense. Now 20 years later, Aaron’s sentence was commuted. This is his story.