KENNEDY: BAIL REFORM NOW
Clip: 1/8/2018 | 9m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
New York’s cash bail system sends thousands to jail because they cannot afford to pay.
New York’s cash bail system sends thousands to jail simply because they cannot afford to pay. These individuals spend weeks, months and in extreme cases, years waiting for a “speedy” trial. Now human rights activist Kerry Kennedy brings the weight of her father’s legacy to the fight, as she calls for bail reform in 2018. She joins us to share the details.
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KENNEDY: BAIL REFORM NOW
Clip: 1/8/2018 | 9m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
New York’s cash bail system sends thousands to jail simply because they cannot afford to pay. These individuals spend weeks, months and in extreme cases, years waiting for a “speedy” trial. Now human rights activist Kerry Kennedy brings the weight of her father’s legacy to the fight, as she calls for bail reform in 2018. She joins us to share the details.
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