Exploring Police Corruption and Exploitation through Fiction

This chapter features an interview with a young debut novelist who wrote a book inspired by a real crime involving the sexual exploitation of a teenager by Oakland police officers. The conversation delves into the impact of the incident, shedding light on police corruption and the challenges faced by young women in such cases. The novelist shares insights into their writing journey, political awareness, and the creation of their first published novel 'Nightcrawling' focusing on the protagonist's struggle for survival.