Notas del episodio
In this powerful episode, we hear the heartbreaking story of a mother’s relentless fight for justice after her son, Alteriq Pleasant, was tortured by Chicago Police and left to die in the brutal conditions of Cook County Jail. Alteriq was declared deceased on August 2, 2022—a death that shines a spotlight on the inhumane treatment of incarcerated individuals. As a former Chicago Public School teacher turned advocate, Alteriq’s mother is now a fierce voice for medical civil rights, demanding accountability for the systemic abuses in the prison system. She calls for sweeping changes to protect the health and dignity of incarcerated Americans, holding officials like Thomas Dart and Toni Preckwinkle accountable for their role in a corrupt, failing system. Tune in to hear her story, and learn how we can all take action to fight for justice and reform ...
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mental health