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  • Ex-Con Explains the Corruption of Prison Guards

    “The justice system doesn’t make sense sometimes.”

    The corruption of prison guards and institutional racism within the criminal justice system is a problem in many parts of the world. In this episode of Informers, an ex-convict in the UK tells us about his experiences in prison – where he witnessed drones dropping off ten ounces of weed, widespread corruption, extreme violence and what he describes as “slave labour”. We contacted Her Majesty’s Prison Service for a response to the allegations. As of October 2020, VICE is yet to receive a reply – but will update here if we do. 

  • Thirst Trap

    Drinking water is so poorly managed that our most basic resource has emerged as a terrifying black market. The stakes are critical, yet for most of us, it’s barely on our radar.

  • Inside Job: Skin Deep

    Black market beauty enhancement has become a game of Russian roulette for people looking to get big. But in the trans community, the black market might be a life saver.

  • Cannabiz

    The wave of cannabis legalizations has deepened divides and complicated the marijuana industry. Corporate weed is thriving but the black market for cannabis still looms large.

  • Rage Against the Machines

    That hit song or sold out show may not be what it seems. Digital trappers are manipulating streaming platforms to turn nobodies into somebodies.

  • The Art of Boosting

    Designer clothes are on sale for unbelievably low prices because the only cost is the risk of getting caught boosting.

  • Black Market Season 2 (Trailer)

    BLACK MARKET with Michael K. Williams returns January 10, 2022.

  • Black Market Season 2 (Teaser)

    See Michael K. Williams in his most personal role. BLACK MARKET returns to VICE TV January 2022. Portrait by Alexis Franklin. Thank you, Michael.

  • Skinny Bandit

    Richard Stanley loves tacos. But when he can’t pay the check, he decides enough is enough – and robs a bank. Stanley quickly becomes one of San Diego’s most notorious stick-up men.

  • Kangaroo Bandit

    Cain Dyer, a former US marine, turns to a life of crime and becomes one of the most prolific bank robbers in American history.

  • $70k Lost in a Day

    Bank manager Louis Early Jr reunites with his long-lost father, a career criminal, and he becomes the inside man in a series of daring family-run heists.

  • Chicago at War

    Chicago’s south and west sides have been dealing with gun violence and gang warfare for decades. VICE News investigates how the city that some call Chiraq is trying to fix the problem.

  • Raised in the System

    The US incarcerates more juveniles than any other country. VICE News and Michael K. Williams investigates this trend and how it affects those stuck in the system.

  • Old School Tattoos with Mike Perfetto

    Over the past 40 years, Mike Perfetto’s basement in Brooklyn has seen countless eccentric characters. He’s the last link to a bygone era when tattoos were illegal in New York City.

  • The Lost and Found OJ Tapes

    An OJ Simpson interview from 2006 was just released and well…he sure sounds like he did those murders.