What We’ll Never Know
We'll never know what happened inside the interrogation room where a teen confessed to a crime he did not commit. 17-year-old Oshay Sims was taken into custody on June 2nd, 2018.
Nearly 7 hours later he confessed to murder.
The law keeps us from knowing what police did to get his confession.
So, the fight continues to clear his name and change the law.
CALL TO ACTION
If this story moved you to act, we encourage you to contact your local elected officials and ask them to consider passing a law that protects minors who are taken into custody. Justice does not happen when the wrong people are locked up! Help be a part of the change.
Read more about Child Interrogation laws here.
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What We’ll Never Know - Crew & Recognition
Director: Lauren Ready
Camera: Jonathan Quinn, Mary Gunning, Lauren Ready
Producer: Mary Gunning
Associate Producers: Kamilah Turner, Natalie Linney
Special Thanks: Janika White, Cheryl Smart, Mike Working, Josh Spikler, Katey Perkins, Scott Ready
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