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A limited series inspired by the story of Cyntoia Brown Long is in development at Starz with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and La La Anthony onboard as executive producers.

Based on Brown-Long’s book, “Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System,” the series tells the story of Brown-Long, who was sex trafficked by a boyfriend, tried as an adult at 16 years old and sentenced to life in prison for aggravated robbery and first-degree murder. Despite being a minor, the sentence required her to serve at least 51 years before being eligible for parole consideration, which would not make her eligible for parole until she was 67. She maintained for years that the killing was an act of self-defense, with her case drawing support from celebrities like LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna. She was granted clemency in 2019 and now advocates for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking...

Starz has put in development The Case of Cyntoia Brown, a limited drama series inspired by the story of Cyntoia Brown-Long, who served 15 years of a life sentence for killing a man when she was 16 years old. The project, based on Brown-Long’s book, Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System, hails from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and La La Anthony, who will executive produce, and writer Santa Sierra. Brown-Long and her husband Jamie Long will consult on the project.

Anthony has been a long-time supporter of Brown-Long and brought the project to Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. banner, which is developing the series under G-Unit’s overall deal with Starz.

Written by Sierra, the series tells the story of Cyntoia Brown-Long who was sex trafficked by a boyfriend, tried as an adult...

Starz is developing a limited series based on the life of Cyntoia Brown Long, a sex trafficking victim who was convicted of murder as a minor and later had her sentence commuted.

Power franchise executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and La La Anthony, who has been a long-time supporter of Brown-Long’s cause, will executive produce the drama, titled The Case of Cyntoia Brown. Santa Sierra (Power Book III, Vida) will write and executive produce, and Brown Long and her husband, Jamie Long, will consult.

“We’re honored to be entrusted with Cyntoia’s story, which shines a light ...

Starz is developing a limited series based on the life of Cyntoia Brown-Long, a sex trafficking victim who was convicted of murder as a minor and later had her sentence commuted.

Power franchise executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and La La Anthony, who has been a long-time supporter of Brown-Long’s cause, will executive produce the drama, titled The Case of Cyntoia Brown. Santa Sierra (Power Book III, Vida) will write and executive produce, and Brown-Long and her husband, Jamie Long, will consult.

“We’re honored to be entrusted with Cyntoia’s story, which shines a light on ...