It’s expensive to get arrested

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A young woman at a bar is slapped on the butt. So why’s she the one in jail? Our newest podcast, “The Preventionist” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts.To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and ... Show More

As a teenager, Amy Robach spent a night in jail. Here are the details.  Plus, Amy and T.J. are answering all your questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When Lamont Jones learns that a childhood friend has been arrested and sent to DCP Lamont does what he can to protect him. But the dangers at the county jail are unexpected - and horrific.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art ... Show More

<p>The walls close in on Tony and he is arrested in the LVMPD sting operation. However, his trial, sentencing and time in prison come with their own dramas...</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for infor ... Show More

Erin Burnett is live from Los Angeles where the situation is unfolding outside the courthouse and detention center on a firth day of protests against immigration raids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices