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The Kalief Browder Story - Coggle Diagram
The Kalief Browder Story
Human Actant
Kalief Browder (human) The central figure whose life, wrongful incarceration, and tragic death exemplify the failures of the criminal justice system.
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NYPD (New York Police Department) (Human Institution) The police force responsible for the initial arrest of Kalief based on weak and uncorroborated evidence, setting the chain of events into motion.
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The Bronx District Attorney’s Office (Human Institution) The office responsible for handling Browder's case, repeatedly delaying his trial and perpetuating his prolonged pretrial detention.
Non Human Actant
Rikers Island Jail (Place/Institution) The notorious jail where Browder was held, known for its violent conditions and use of solitary confinement, contributing to his trauma.
Non Human Actant
Bail System (Thing) The system that kept Browder incarcerated for three years because his family couldn't afford to post bail, highlighting the intersection of economic inequality and justice.
Non Human Actant
Solitary Confinement (Thing) A form of imprisonment that isolated Browder for long periods, contributing significantly to his mental health deterioration and eventual suicide.
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Judges and Courts (Human Agents/Institution) The legal actors who upheld the system of pretrial detention, procedural delays, and denied Browder timely justice.
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Prison Guards and Correctional Officers (Human Agents) The individuals at Rikers who oversaw Browder and, in many instances, neglected or mistreated him, adding to his suffering.
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Media (Human/Institution) The role of journalists and media outlets in eventually bringing attention to Browder’s story, which led to reforms in the criminal justice system.
Non Human Actant
Mental Health and Trauma (Nonhuman Force) The lasting psychological damage inflicted on Browder during his incarceration, particularly as a result of isolation and abuse, which culminated in his suicide.