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Covid-19 has transformed jails and prisons into death traps. How are some communities jailing less people in the first place. After someone is arrested, there are multiple court-ordered actions after they make bail. Often, missing any of these–especially court appearances–winds them up in jail. 70 Million’s reporter Jenny Casas goes to Palm Beach, Florida, where something as simple as texting has made a significant difference in peoples lives
Featuring:
Kevin Rashid Johnson is in a Virginia State prison, courtesy of Prison Radio Project
David Hoosman at Stanley Correctional prison in Wisconsin courtesy of the Kite Lines show at our affiliate station WHFB
Reporter Jenny Casas from 70 Million
Raven Gamboa, resident Palm Beach County, FL
Bert Winkler, Senior Criminal Justice Analyst, Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission
Sean Parys, Public Defender
Jeffrey Colbath, Judge, Palm Beach County, FL
Anthoni Cirra, resident
