![]() ![]() It's called Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Injustice. He killed himself on June 6 at the age of 22.ĭrexel University law professor Adam Benforado has written a new book about what he sees as the flaws and prejudices of the American criminal justice system. Browder was finally released with no charges in 2013, but suffered aftereffects from incarceration. ![]() He was never tried, much less convicted, but spent nearly two years in solitary confinement and was savaged by gangs. Browder was held at New York's Rikers Island prison complex for three years after being accused of stealing a backpack at 16. The death of Kalief Browder shined more harsh light on the American justice system. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. ![]() Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title Unfair Subtitle The New Science of Criminal Injustice Author Adam Benforado ![]()
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