From Real Life to Fiction with "Seven Seconds"

The Netflix crime drama "Seven Seconds" is being released today. Tim Stenovec sits down with one of the stars to get a sneak peak of the new series. Clare-Hope Ashitey plays KJ Harper, an assistant prosecutor. Ashitey explains that she embedded with NJ and NY prosecutors to prepare for the role. Ashitey also explains how the series was inspired by real-life events and social issues. She believes the show has a potential to bring these social issues to the forefront of viewers minds.

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