Serial The Kids of Rutherford County - Ep. 1
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Nov 16, 2023 A police officer investigates a video of children fighting, leading to the arrest of 11 kids. The arrests are not smooth. The controversy surrounding the arrests and the emotional impact on the children are explored. The public outrage and the alarming number of kids being jailed in Rutherford County are discussed. The significance of sharing a video is highlighted.
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Kids Arrested Over Backyard Fight
- A video of young kids fighting in Rutherford County led Officer Templeton to investigate.
- The investigation unexpectedly resulted in 11 kids being arrested for watching the fight.
Investigation Led by Child's Memory
- Officer Templeton relied on a 10-year-old girl to identify kids in the fight video.
- She sought charges against all kids involved or watching, except the youngest who were too young to charge.
School Arrests Were Chaotic
- Police arrested kids at school based on the fight video, despite confusion and disagreement.
- Principal Garrett recalls police aggression and kids crying during the arrests.