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A surprising look at how Pokémon fever spreads inside a Michigan Department of Corrections facility—and what it reveals about prison life.

Pokémon in the Yard: How Pokémon Mania Crosses DOC Boundaries

Rita Williams By Rita Williams September 21, 2023
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