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In reply to the discussion: 16-year-old arrested, held for 3 years in prison, 400 days in solitary confinement.....no conviction [View all]yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)37. Bail
So sad that the parents couldn't come up with the bail. I can't believe the community didn't do anything. Well hopefully he can do something with his life. He may be able to become an inspirational speaker going around high schools.
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16-year-old arrested, held for 3 years in prison, 400 days in solitary confinement.....no conviction [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Nov 2013
OP
Maybe the Occupy Rolling Jubilee could help with bail in cases like this. n/t
factsarenotfair
Nov 2013
#49
Until those that are granted license to exercise the power of the state are held accountable
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#7
Almost all government, law, and court officers are immune from the consequences
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#57
One of my high school friends eventually became a public defender. A few years back,
struggle4progress
Nov 2013
#11
I don't know for sure but I wonder if what happened there might have been related
struggle4progress
Nov 2013
#58
If he had a public defender, they are so over burdened with cases, I can see this
tsuki
Nov 2013
#15
PD not requesting he be ordered free, it's that simple... I'm looking for contact with PD
uponit7771
Nov 2013
#24
It is a police state, and a surveillance state - far too many are in denial. n/t
RKP5637
Nov 2013
#28
Until officials go to jail for this shit it will keep happening. Lawsuit hurts no one involved. n-t
Logical
Nov 2013
#31