“I called it judicially sanctioned extortion racket. … What happens is its kind of a shakedown, because the individuals are told, ‘If you dont bring a payment I will put you in jail. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people across the country ticketed for minor offenses are sentenced to probation managed by private companies. In Alabama, it’s become a vicious cycle of fines, mounting fees and even jail time. We explore the growing industry, and the profit that fuels it.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:17:05 +0000
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