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Bail Funds Are Getting More Donations Than Ever — And More Backlash

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BLM protesters in Philadelphia
Protesters hold signs during a demonstration calling for the defunding of the police department Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, who died last month after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. Bail funds have seen a huge increase in donations since the global protests sparked by Floyd’s death. David Goldman/AP Photo

The Minnesota Freedom Fund has received donations worth more than 300 times its annual budget in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests. At the same time, bail funds say they’re seeing prosecutors set higher bail fees. We look at what the increased power of bail funds means for the justice system.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sharlyn Grace Guest
  • Michele LaVigne Guest

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