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This Philly hustler, once called a ‘drug kingpin’ and spent 30 years in prison, now owns a CBD cafe

After more than three decades in prison, Martorano plans to grow his Hip Hemp Cafe into a chain of 12 shops down the east coast from Staten Island to Fort Lauderdale.

George Martorano, who was incarcerated for 32 years after having received a life-sentence for dealing Marijuana, poses with CBD leaves at Hip Hemp Cafe Monday. Martorano was released from prison and now owns the CBD cafe at 607 S. 7th St. in South Philly, which has been open for three weeks.
George Martorano, who was incarcerated for 32 years after having received a life-sentence for dealing Marijuana, poses with CBD leaves at Hip Hemp Cafe Monday. Martorano was released from prison and now owns the CBD cafe at 607 S. 7th St. in South Philly, which has been open for three weeks.Read moreMARGO REED / Staff Photographer
    by Sam Wood
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