You Can Be Thrown Into Prison For Not Paying Your Bills
Most people probably believe that debtors’ prisons are ancient history, but since the 1970’s the United States, more and...
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Why Does The US Still Have Debtors’ Prisons?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn’t have money to cover a $400 (£290) fine – so many serve time in jail instead. The BBC’...
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Debtors’ Prison: Life Inside America’s For-Profit Justice System [PART 1]
The for-profit prison system is always a highly controversial topic. Right on time, VICE released part one of its special report, &#...