Surveillance videos from LA County Jails show inhumane treatment

Jun. 26, 2023 Los Angeles

The LA Times received a thumbnail drive smuggled out of LA Men's Central Jail, containing videos showing stabbings, fist fights, suicide attempts, and graphic incidents.

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Credits

Guest:

Keri Blakinger - staff writer at the LA Times

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Andrea Bautista

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