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Injustices in Oklahoma: Prentice Ponds Still Seeking a Fair Trial

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  Injustices in Oklahoma: Prentice Ponds Still Seeking a Fair Trial Staff Writer The case of Prentice Ponds sheds light on injustices in Oklahoma. He was sentenced to Life in prison with additional 25 years for robbery and insurance fraud. But the unfair trial and bias of the court raises questions on our justice system. Oklahoma’s Biased Justice System The purpose of the justice system is to serve fair and quick justice for all. But with the way the system has been operating in Oklahoma, getting a fair verdict in a legal case isn’t easy. The example of Prentice Ponds is in front of us. He was attacked by an insurance adjuster in his own home. Then the case was dropped within a few months without any arrest. But 2 years after the said incident, he was arrested again and charged with Life+25 for crimes he didn’t even commit. Doesn’t Prentice Ponds deserve a fair trial to prove his innocence? Facts Ignored in Trial Prentice Ponds was previously incarcerated for eleven years for robbe...