Teen Thrown In Violent New York Prison For Years Without Ever Having Been Convicted

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Bronx resident Kalief Browder was walking home from a party when he was abruptly arrested by New York City police officers on May 14, 2010. A complete stranger said Browder had robbed him a few weeks earlier and, consequently, changed the 16-year-old's life forever.

Browder was imprisoned for three years before the charges were dropped in June 2013, according to a WABC-TV Eyewitness News investigation.

At the time of the teen's arrest, Browder's family was unable to pay the $10,000 bail. He was placed in the infamously violent Rikers Island correctional facility, where he remained until earlier this year.

Now that he's free, the young man is speaking up about his experience.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/20/kalief-browder-rikers-teen-violent-new-york-prison_n_4302360.html?utm_hp_ref=black-voices&ir=Black%20Voices

Now that's scary.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Wow! Talking about wasting years of life.

New York New York!

[Pooky 3,840]

New York.

Never want to go work there again.

As for this kid, the NYPD are going to owe him big time, once the lawyers are done with this sorry story.

Edited November 21, 2013 by Pooky

[Sarah Elle-Même 660]

New York.

Never want to go work there again.

As for this kid, the NYPD are going to owe him big time, once the lawyers are done with this sorry story.

I heard about his case some time ago. It's disgusting and sad. Unfortunately for the kid you can be sure the lawyers will take most of the compensation.

[B_J 2,752]

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,

Three years?

So, what part of "speedy" are they not understanding?

[sara..... 371]

thats soooo messed up.........thats one confused and angry young man and he has every right to feel all of that and more......

sara