Ruthless County, Tennessee

Meribah Knight, a senior reporter with Nashville Public Radio, unveils the disturbing saga of juvenile justice in Rutherford County, Tennessee. She discusses the alarming trend of a judge sending children to jail for nonexistent crimes. Knight highlights a specific case involving the arrest of young girls, revealing systemic issues in local governance and racial biases. The conversation delves into the emotional toll of detention and calls for accountability in a flawed system that disproportionately affects minority youth.