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Detainee Left In Van 18 Days In a shocking incident highlighted by The Young Turks, a detainee endured 18 grueling days shackled in a transport van, surrounded by human waste. This story raises critical questions about the privatization of prison transport services and the implications for human rights. The unfortunate individual was initially arrested under the mistaken belief that his vehicle was stolen while he was at a gas station in West Virginia. Following his arrest, he was transferred to a privately owned transport service, where the conditions were not just unsanitary but dangerously inhumane. According to the report, he was not allowed to use the restroom during the entire 18-day ordeal. With the charges later dismissed, the treatment he received raises severe concerns over the accountability of profit-driven prison transport companies. The video details testimonies from Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian as they unpack the horrific consequences of for-profit prisons, emphasizing that this type of treatment is a violation of constitutional rights and reflects a deeper issue of systemic negligence. The discussion underscores the urgency of reforming how prisons and detention services operate, focusing on humane treatment rather than profit maximization. Key points discussed include:

• Ignoring basic human needs, leading to unsanitary and unhealthy conditions.
• Neglecting medical care, endangering lives, especially for those with existing health issues.
• A critical look at the profit motives behind private prison transport companies, which prioritize cost-saving over humane treatment.

This incident exemplifies a troubling trend in the U.S. criminal justice system where privatization can lead to dehumanization and neglect. As Uygur and Kasparian point out, the focus should shift from scapegoating marginalized individuals to holding corporations accountable for their practices. For more on this issue, viewers are encouraged to engage and discuss: How should society ensure humane treatment for all individuals in custody? What reforms are necessary to prevent such incidents from occurring again? Feel free to share your thoughts or similar experiences below!