
Claiming Williams 2025 AM Keynote: Barbara Bradley Hagerty ’81 & Ben Spencer in discussion
Thu, February 6th, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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In 1988, Ben Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he did not commit. He spent 34 years wrongfully imprisoned. Ben and journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty (Class of ’81, author of Bringing Ben Home) share his story – and larger story about the flaws in the legal system that allow mistakes to occur. In conversation with Dr. Magnús Bernhardsson. There will be a brief public Q&A following the discussion.
This event is free to the public: no tickets needed. The doors to the ’62 MainStage will open at 10:30am for the 11:00am presentation. All are welcome and encouraged to hear this incredible and important story.
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