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A disturbing crime, a desperate act, and how one case could change the way prisons treat some transgender inmates. From Boise State Public Radio and The Mountain West News Bureau, this is LOCKED, a podcast hosted by Amanda Peacher.

Episode 4: Cruel And Unusual?

Amanda Peacher
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Boise State Public Radio
Idaho appealed Adree Edmo's case, sending it to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.

Is denying Adree Edmo her sex reassignment surgery cruel and unusual punishment? We look at both sides of the case and how public opinion is muddying the water.

If you have questions or feedback, we'd love to hear from you. Send us an email or record a voice memo with your full name and where you're from to LOCKEDPOD@gmail.com. We might even answer your question on a future episode. Learn how we reported this story here.

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Amanda Peacher works for the Mountain West News Bureau out of Boise State Public Radio. She's an Idaho native who returned home after a decade of living and reporting in Oregon. She's an award-winning reporter with a background in community engagement and investigative journalism.
Frankie Barnhill was the Senior Producer of Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio's daily show and podcast.

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