The police gunned down John Crawford with an AR-15
The police gunned down John Crawford with an AR-15
The police gunned down John Crawford with an AR-15
John Crawford walked into Walmart and picked up a BB gun.
John Crawford walked into Walmart and picked up a BB gun.
John Crawford walked into Walmart and picked up a BB gun.
Law enforcement reveal their thoughts on Ezell Ford’s behavior.
Law enforcement reveal their thoughts on Ezell Ford’s behavior.
Law enforcement says absolutely not. But Ezell Ford’s mom vehemently disagrees.
Law enforcement says absolutely not. But Ezell Ford’s mom vehemently disagrees.
This episode will explore both the legal system (how does someone expunge their record/change the law's perception of them once they're in the system?) as well as the way in which the government, and police specifically, handle individuals with mental health issues. Ezell Ford grew up in a neighborhood where little to no opportunity was afforded to him outside of petty crime and gang activity. When a 25-year-old with schizophrenia and the mental capacity of a ten-year-old is targeted by police, we're left with the question - is proximity to crime a crime in itself?
This episode will explore both the legal system (how does someone expunge their record/change the law's perception of them once they're in the system?) as well as the way in which the government, and police specifically, handle individuals with mental health issues. Ezell Ford grew up in a neighborhood where little to no opportunity was afforded to him outside of petty crime and gang activity. When a 25-year-old with schizophrenia and the mental capacity of a ten-year-old is targeted by police, we're left with the question - is proximity to crime a crime in itself?