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“I Can’t Breathe”: The Cases Legacy Media Decided Not to Cover

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The phrase “I can’t breathe” became a global rallying cry after George Floyd. But what happens when similar pleas come from victims whose stories never become headlines? This Riptide investigation examines three cases—from Virginia, England, and California—that raise difficult questions about media attention, accountability, and selective public outrage.

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The Criminalist and the Coerced Plea

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Former criminalist Rhonda Reyna once testified for prosecutors in homicide cases. Years later, she says the same justice system ignored exculpatory evidence, pushed her into a no contest plea, and helped separate her from her daughter. Part one of Riptide’s investigation into California’s broken public defense system.

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They’re Adults Now. He Still Can’t Call Them.

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Marc Fishman’s children are no longer caught in a custody battle — they’re adults. And yet the silence remains. His case exposes a reality rarely discussed: when parental alienation succeeds, it doesn’t end. It becomes permanent.

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Disability Advocates Condemn New York Court of Appeals and Judge Anthony Cannataro for Denying Disabled Father Access to Justice

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The New York Court of Appeals dismissed Marc Fishman’s appeal regarding ADA violations during his seven-year litigation, claiming it lacked jurisdiction. Despite a federal judge’s order for accommodations, Westchester courts denied necessary support, highlighting systemic issues in New York’s justice system that prevent disabled litigants from obtaining fair treatment and redress. Advocates call for legislative reforms.

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A Department in Decay: How Prince George’s County Police Became a Case Study in Institutional Failure

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Prince George’s County’s police department sits at the uneasy intersection of race, power, and accountability — a majority-Black force in a majority-Black county still haunted by decades of corruption and cover-ups. From the $20 million William Green shooting settlement to this month’s $2.35 million verdict for whistleblower Mohamed Magassouba, the pattern is clear: misconduct isn’t the exception, it’s the expense of doing business. “A Department in Decay” traces how internal retaliation, political favoritism, and taxpayer-funded damage control have replaced real reform — and why even honest cops are paying the price.

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Justice Denied: Why New York Must Answer for Marc Fishman

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A disabled father, Marc Fishman, faces wrongful imprisonment in New York despite clear evidence of his innocence, including admission from the arresting officer, Officer Schlesinger, later identified as corrupt. The prosecution disregards ethical obligations and fails to provide necessary accommodations. Marc’s story underscores systemic injustices threatening all citizens’ rights.

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New York’s Shame: The State Hunts Marc Fishman While Ignoring Real Justice

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In New York, Marc Fishman, a disabled father, endures a legal nightmare due to false accusations and judicial misconduct, facing a 45-day jail sentence despite exculpatory evidence. His appeals are delayed amid a lack of gubernatorial intervention, highlighting systemic failures and the abuse of power within the judicial system. Fishman’s plight reflects broader issues of injustice affecting vulnerable citizens.

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Friday Night Lights, Dark Family Secrets: How a Father Who Won Was Erased — And Who Profited

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A Maryland father who once beat the family court system and won full custody has been systematically erased from his son’s life. From protective orders to police intimidation and schools shutting their doors, every institution has been weaponized to enforce his absence. This isn’t a custody dispute. It’s a hit — executed in plain sight under Friday night lights.

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How Do You Jail the Disabled Dad While the System Walks Free?

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Marc Fishman, a Bronx disability rights advocate, faces a 45-day jail sentence tied to a convoluted legal battle with Westchester authorities, including wrongful arrest during supervised visitation with his son. His case raises concerns over due process, ADA violations, and judicial accountability, drawing national attention amid calls for emergency intervention before imprisonment.

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Disability Discrimination and Cover-Ups: Westchester DA Joyce Miller’s Assault on Justice

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In Westchester County, District Attorney Joyce Miller’s push for a five-year order of protection against Marc Fishman ignores exculpatory evidence and discriminates against disabled parents. Fishman claims this institutional abuse has caused unnecessary separation from his children, prompting a federal lawsuit to challenge the misconduct and advocate for accountability.

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