20156 minPGdoc-short

Violence Inside Rikers

20156 minPGdoc-short

Kalief Browder, arrested at 16, spent three years on Rikers Island before charges were dismissed, enduring multiple assaults during his detention.

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Crime

Channel: The New Yorker

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Violence Inside Rikers

2015• 6 minPG

Synopsis

Kalief Browder, arrested at 16, spent three years on Rikers Island before charges were dismissed, enduring multiple assaults during his detention.

Synopsis

Kalief Browder, arrested at sixteen for allegedly stealing a backpack, spent three years on Rikers Island awaiting trial. Security-camera footage from 2010 to 2012 shows Browder enduring violence, including an incident where he is slammed to the ground by an officer and attacked by inmates. The New Yorker presents this footage to illustrate the conditions faced by Browder and the systemic issues within the facility. His case raises critical concerns about the treatment of minors in the justice system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Kalief Browder arrested for?

Kalief Browder was arrested for allegedly stealing a backpack.

How long was Kalief Browder imprisoned on Rikers Island?

Kalief Browder was imprisoned for three years on Rikers Island.

What happened to the charges against Kalief Browder?

The charges against Kalief Browder were dismissed by prosecutors.

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