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I was sentenced to life without parole at age 18. I’m proof that redemption is possible.

I served nearly 30 years in prison for something that happened when I was a teen. Now I work to help others avoid the same fate.

Felix Rosado is photographed on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at his office in Philadelphia. Rosado was sentenced to life without parole at age 18. After serving 27 years in prison, his sentence was commuted. He's now dedicated his life to proving that redemption is possible, especially for people who commit crimes before their mid-20s, when their brains are still maturing.
Felix Rosado is photographed on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at his office in Philadelphia. Rosado was sentenced to life without parole at age 18. After serving 27 years in prison, his sentence was commuted. He's now dedicated his life to proving that redemption is possible, especially for people who commit crimes before their mid-20s, when their brains are still maturing.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
    by Felix Rosado, For The Inquirer
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