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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.
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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.
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Trump vs. LaVar Ball
Trump demands that LaVar Ball kiss the ring for “freeing” his son and two other UCLA players held for shoplifting.
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Chief Keef on Getting Locked Up
In an extra scene from Chief Keef’s session on THE THERAPIST, the artist ponders what it would feel like to be locked up tomorrow for 23 hours.
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Gang Tattoos in LA
Grace travels to LA to explore the history of Chicano style tattoos and learn how they evolved from the prison cells and gang culture of LA to the wider world.
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Stoned Parents
Many parents who use weed fear having their kids removed by Child Protective Services. Krishna travels to Kansas to see what it’s like to be a stoned parent in a prohibition state.
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The War on Weed
Bernard Noble is serving 13 and a third years in prison for having two joints in his pocket. Krishna Andavolu traces Noble’s story from his arrest to his incarceration with members of his family, community leaders, police forces, and Noble himself.
