The Generation Why podcast unravels the story of Kalief Browder, a young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for 3 years. He endured regular abuse by prison staff and inmates and was held in solitary confinement for more than seven hundred consecutive days. Three years later, Kalief was released, never once having stood trial.
This is a story about a young life caught in the middle of the justice system. We say “innocent until proven guilty,” but where do we draw the line between due process, and cruelty?
Search for “Kalief Browder” in the Wondery app to find this special, 4-part series.