RIP Kalief Browder

[Smallcock]

1993-2015

"A New York man who spent three years behind bars at Rikers Island without being convicted of a crime has taken his own life, his attorney told CNN.

Kalief Browder was a 16-year-old sophomore when he was arrested, and later charged with second-degree robbery [allegedly stealing a backpack]. He was released in 2013 when the charges against him were dropped."

Video of his abuse:

http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/exclusive-video-violence-inside-rikers

 

[K Douglas]

He should not have been taken to Rikers. Clearly the justice system failed this young man. He should have sued the State who made him rot in that hell hole for 3 years. What I'd like to know is a) was there a bail hearing b) who the fuck was his lawyer and c) who was advocating for him (family,friends,pastor...anyone)

 

[Chloë.]

I remember reading his story last year, before his suicide. His family couldn't afford the bail. $3000

Couldnt afford a decent lawyer either, so he was appointed one. However the judicial hoops he faced, are really concerning.

Full background story is here.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/06/before-the-law

 

[K Douglas]

My 7 year old niece could raise $3K if she needed to. I'm sorry but not only did the system fail him so did his personal support network. Goodness gracious.

 

[IM469]

I remember reading his story last year, before his suicide. His family couldn't afford the bail. $3000

John Oliver just did a show on focusing on bail. As usual - very interesting.

 

[brian44]

Have any of you watched the docuseries on Netflix yet? If so, are you as outraged as I am?

 

[Scarey]

John Oliver just did a show on focusing on bail. As usual - very interesting.

The U.S penal system really is an industry....people are the product and they get bought, sold and repackaged. Greatest nation on earth my left nut...…...