White Boy Rick True Story
White Boy Rick's True Story Is Much More Heartbreaking Than the Film
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Because he was sentenced under an old law, Wershe Jr.'s lawyers tried for years to have his case appealed. It wasn't until July 14, 2017, that the Michigan Parole Board voted to grant him parole after almost 30 years in prison. Despite this, Wershe Jr. still isn't a free man, because he had previously pleaded guilty to a crime in Florida while he was behind bars. He's now serving time in a Florida jail with an expected release date of Dec. 25, 2020.