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I truly don't understand how waiting 10 YEARS for trial isn't seen as a violation of the 6th Amendment.

He was so young and made a huge mistake. I'm glad he isn't mentally destroyed because of that place. I hope he's living a safe honest life now.

What amazes me is, you had to do things much worse in Riker's than you did to get put in there.

I lost my big brother to this jail he was only 19 he died in solitary confinement I be crying everyday honestly and I miss him a lot he went in when he was 16 seen my big brother having to be something he wasn’t he had the best smile I miss him dearly

Put people who already have problems in an environment that makes them even worse. What could possibly go wrong!

A prison in the USA was poorly managed? What a surprise.

My boy changed his life I know pops is proud of u Brody

Mass incarceration is a perfect way to turn people who could have turned their life around into hardened criminals. It is not about rehabilitation, it is about keeping poor people in their place. And it always has been.

I can't understand why non-violent offenders and accused can't get their own blocks / ranges. They'd presumably be premium spots for guards, knowing everyone who just wants to chill won't want to make trouble for anyone, with the threat of being moved into a regular goon range for those who like trouble.

People upset about him facing time at rikera have never heard of the khalief browder story. This man did something bad but that does not mean he should be at one of the worst jails in the world. You can rehabilitate or encourage criminals to carry on their life.

Thank you for sharing this information and your journey. Keep going strong and your in our prayers.

Thank you for uploading this video It needed to be seen

Thx 4 the insight Bruh!!

It’s amazing on how knowledgeable he is about the situation he was in.

Rich people don’t end up in these situations. The fact that I grew up in a neighborhood where we could steal from Claire’s and get highway cleanup duty - and some kids live in neighborhoods where the same behavior means jail is enough disparate justice to unnerve any sane person

This young man is so articulate and thoughtful when speaking about such a traumatic experience. About the corrections officers: “They left, but there were inside with us.” Very powerful

Appreciate the insight

God bless you, Vidal. I hope you continue on your positive path. I appreciate your story. I've always wondered about Rikers. I feel bad for the people living and working under the conditions there. It sounds horrifying. My father was a correctional officer at a state penitentiary for 20 years... he would be upset with the conditions at Rikers, probably thinking neither the jailed nor the jailers should be treated as they're treated. I'm glad you've paid your dues and have realized the woes of your ways. None of us are perfect; we all have room to grow. Seems to me you're growing and that you have an optimistic outlook on life now - that you appreciate family and work. Good on you, Vidal. May the rest of your days and nights be filled with strength, courage, hope, peace, and love. God bless you and yours always and forever. 💐🙏🏽💞😇

He said c-74 kept 19-24 yr olds. Bac in 85 when I was locked up, C-74 was for 16- 21 yr olds. It was also called ARDC Adolescence Reception Detention Center.

A lot of these comments are disgusting. He's just telling his story. He made a mistake as a TEENAGER. Not to mention there are ppl on rikers island, who didn't even do the crime. If you're not gonna have any empathy why watch the video?