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Sandra’s Story – The Truth about the American Criminal Legal System

Official Ignorance: The Death in Custody Podcast

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The Unreformable Nature of the American Criminal Legal System

This chapter discusses the speaker's opinion on the impossibility of reforming the American criminal legal system due to its long history of racist policing. They highlight the case of Sandra Bland and the lack of protection and support she received within the system. The chapter also addresses flaws in the bail system and inadequate mental health screenings in local jails.

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