… individuals, especially those suffering from mental health issues, what we find is so often the only mental health system that we have that's functioning in this city is Rikers Island. 40% of the incarcerated population [at Rikers Island] was on the street. Is the question why was he on the street? Because we have a broken system. They lowered his bail. He had a bail he couldn't pay. (10:43–10:47)
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