Charles Flores sits on death row in Texas, convicted with the help of testimony from a witness that had been hypnotized in the days after her murder. Since then, Texas banned hypnosis in criminal investigations. Flores tells NBC News’ Dan Slepian he’s innocent.
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Hallie Jackson travels to a remote stretch of New Mexico to shed light on the recent developments in Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, including new questions about why the FBI didn’t do more to partner with the state on an investigation. Plus, a look at how the LGBTQ group OUTnewcomers is giving LGBTQ immigrants in Boston wellness allowances for yoga and haircuts.
