Jeff Smith

Author of Mr. Smith Goes to Prison

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Jeff Smith on KCRW

Even a short prison sentence affect people for the rest of their lives. That’s certainly the case for Jeff Smith.

Mr. Smith Goes to Prison

Even a short prison sentence affect people for the rest of their lives. That’s certainly the case for Jeff Smith.

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