With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
Jose Carrasquillo, who pleaded guilty to raping an 11 year old girl last year, will be sentenced later today. Prosecutors are expected to seek a life sentence for Carrasquillo, who was beaten by his Kensington neighbors before he was apprehended for the crime.
WHYY’s Lizz Fiedler is heading out to the sentencing and will report back later.
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