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Criminal

The Questions I’m Asking

Dec 15, 2023
39:58
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Andrea Armstrong, Genius Grant winner and founder of the Incarceration Transparency Project, discusses exposing prison conditions and deaths in Louisiana. Topics include the shooting of Alton Sterling, poor treatment of protesters in jail, and inhumane conditions on death row. The importance of recognizing the humanity of incarcerated individuals is emphasized.
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  • The Incarceration Transparency Project aims to expose the secretive conditions and deaths in Louisiana's prisons and jails, highlighting the need for reform in the treatment of incarcerated individuals.
  • Andrea Armstrong plans to focus on the impact of climate change on incarcerated individuals, drawing attention to the additional risks and suffering they face in correctional institutions.

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Alton Sterling's Murder and Protests in Baton Rouge

On July 5th, 2016, Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, was shot and killed by a Baton Rouge police officer. The shooting, which was captured on multiple videos, occurred after police responded to a call about a man selling CDs and carrying a gun. Alton Sterling was pinned down by officers when he was shot six times at close range. His death sparked protests in Baton Rouge, with demonstrators calling for justice and accountability for his killing.

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