Rose talks with Micah Herskind, an Atlanta-based writer and organizer, and Ann Hill Bond, an Atlanta-based journalist and chair of Fulton County Remembrance Coalition. The two were mentioned in a new report from The Brennan Center For Justice. Micah was listed several times in the report for his association with anti-'Cop City' movements. Bond, who was also listed, discusses the work that the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition and shares her reaction to also being monitored by APD. 

 

Insert: The “Closer Look” team recently toured the Fulton County Jail to get an inside look at its reported poor conditions. We air a portion of Rose’s interview with Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, who says the facility should be condemned. 

 

Plus, Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano, 27, died at Telfair State Prison after guards allegedly placed him in an outdoor concrete-floor cage without any water or shade for five hours. Wingo Smith, an attorney representing the Ramirez family, discusses concerns about the prison system's secrecy in cases like Ramirez’ and the legal actions now being taken on behalf of his family.

Rose talks with Micah Herskind, an Atlanta-based writer and organizer, and Ann Hill Bond, an Atlanta-based journalist and chair of Fulton County Remembrance Coalition. The two were mentioned in <a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/internal-atlanta-police-records-reveal-monitoring-cop-city-opponents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a new report from The Brennan Center For Justice</a>. Micah was <a href="https://www.wabe.org/brennan-center-report-atlanta-police-department-surveillance-targets-cop-city-opponents/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listed several times in the report</a> for his association with anti-'Cop City' movements. Bond, who was also listed, discusses the work that the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition and shares her reaction to also being monitored by APD. &nbsp;Insert: The “Closer Look” team recently toured the Fulton County Jail to get an inside look at its reported poor conditions. We air a portion of Rose’s interview with <a href="https://fcsoga.org/sheriff-labat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat</a>, who says the facility should be condemned. &nbsp;Plus, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/man-dies-at-27-from-heat-exposure-at-a-georgia-prison-lawsuit-says/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano</a>, 27, died at Telfair State Prison after guards allegedly placed him in an outdoor concrete-floor cage without any water or shade for five hours. Wingo Smith, an attorney representing the Ramirez family, discusses concerns about the prison system's secrecy in cases like Ramirez’ and the legal actions now being taken on behalf of his family.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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