‘Justice has been served’ in cocaine case: Ex-prosecutor

  • Michael Edwards turned down two plea deals before being sentenced
  • Edwards was sentenced after two previous drug convictions
  • The former Florida State's Attorney is seeking Edwards' release

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(NewsNation) — Michael Edwards is serving a 60-year sentence after being convicted of selling a spoonful of cocaine more than 30 years ago. Edwards’ sister, Mimi Edwards Beach, his mother, Alicia Allan, and former Florida State Attorney Joe D’Alessandro join “Banfield” to discuss the case and why they’re all working to have Edwards released from prison.

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