This is Tareaphe Richards, a former corrections officer describing his first run-in with law enforcement. “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?page=tareaphe …
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This is Francis Greenburger, whose son was incarcerated, explaining why jails are ill-equipped to care for people with mental illnesses. “Once you're a part of the system, there's no special privilege.”https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?page=francis …
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This is Edwin Raymond on his hopes of fixing the system from the inside by becoming a cop — and how his idealism was stamped out. “That’s quota food.”https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?page=edwin …
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This is retired judge Eduardo Padro on the onslaught of cases he presided over at the New York Supreme Court. “The system is overwhelmed.”https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?page=eduardo …
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This is Erica Garner on the agony of finding out her father was killed while in a chokehold by NYPD officers. “I just miss him a lot.”https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?page=erica …
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Finally, for more about the wide-reaching impact of justice system and how this project came together, visit the
#WeAreWitnesses homepage for insights from@nsbarsky:https://www.themarshallproject.org/witnesses?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sprout&utm_source=twitter …Show this thread
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