Growing up behind bars: Letters from lifers

Richman Em was 15 years old when he was convicted of "felony murder," a legal provision that in California means a person can be charged with first-degree murder even when the act itself is committed by an accomplice. He was sentenced to 50 years-to-life in prison. As part of Youth Radio's coverage of the national legal battle over long juvenile sentences, reporters spoke with Richman and got his firsthand story. Letters and communiques sent from prison can also be seen, on Youth Radio.