The consequences of his actions caught up with him in a devastating way from "summary" of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs
Robert Peace, a brilliant young man from a rough neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, seemed destined for success. With his exceptional intellect and work ethic, he managed to escape the cycle of poverty and violence that surrounded him. He attended Yale University, where he excelled academically and seemed to be on the path to a bright future. However, despite his academic achievements, Robert struggled to fully leave behind the street life that he grew up in. He found himself torn between two worlds - the world of academia and the world of drugs and crime. This internal conflict ultimately led to his downfall. As Robert became more deeply involved in the drug trade, making risky decisions and associating with dangerous individuals, he set himself on a collision course ...
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