In this episode, Woody Overton and Jim Chapman examine the legal battle unfolding at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where inmates are challenging the brutal working conditions in the fields.
The lawsuit alleges many issues in the prison including the lack of breaks, absence of clean water, inadequate equipment, and extreme heat that endanger the prisoners' well-being. Plaintiffs like Myron Smith, Demarius Jackson, Nate Walker, and Darius Williams share the unjust treatment and unsafe practices they endure, invoking constitutional amendments prohibiting cruel punishment and involuntary servitude.
We cover the lawsuit, the result and the aftermath in this episode.
Timestamps
05:53 Lawsuit Filed Against Angola State Penitentiary
12:56 Overview of the Voice of the Experienced (VOTE)
16:41 Plaintiffs Introduction: Myron Smith, Demarius Jackson, Nate Walker, Darius Williams
30:37 Psychological Risks and Administration of the Farm Line
35:33 Individual Allegations: Myron Smith
39:48 Individual Allegations: Darius Williams
42:48 Individual Allegations: Nate Walker
43:00 Individual Allegations: Demarius Jackson
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