Its a poor, poor environment. As I spoke to people about the Don, I frequently heard that the prisoners run the jail. He initially refused, but a vicious beating made him realize he had little choice, she said. It does not store any personal data. Hey,Gina,guess what I was at the Don Jail this past 2010 He races '70s Caprice Donks against two modern Corvettes, and faces local champ Hensley with his '87 Box Chevy. Most Torontonians have become inured to the fact that their citys primary jail is a dungeon. Tire Rack will set you up; so will CARiD and AutoAnything. The Don Jail does none of these things, not officially. The police usually recommend a psychiatric assessment of incoming prisoners. The new jail will include a large special needs unit for mentally ill prisoners, with full-time medical professionals on hand to deal with them. Who edits this crap?!? jail is not a pretty thing to go through and cases where people are getting beat up in there for absolutely nothing is the norm at the Don. Upon its closing I will thank the gods that Ill never again have to go through A&D take an elevator ride to 2c, 3a, 4c, south side or north and deal with a staff or prison population that is indifferent to the rights and dignity of any one human being. Go to any club or concert, watch the crowd as his song drops; it's not the reaction of a man imprisoned. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. What do these people expect? stop letting ur corupt cops put everybody in. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-talk-podcast-101/id1555978974 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-talk-podcast-101/id1555978974, Your email address will not be published. Ginawhy dont you go spend a weekend at the Don and let us know your thoughts on living conditions. In solidarity with the Georgia Prison strike, the largest in US history happening RIGHT NOW but the media monopoly has chosen to WHITEOUT any coverage. https://www.instagram.com/bosstalkpodcast101/?hl=en, Apple Podcast: Based on a British model, it would have a central observation post from which guards could watch their prisoners, who would live in cells that had access to light and heat. Whose responsibility is this. He was the driver of the getaway car. Yesthe Don Jail is a prisonit may be darkand some of the cells may be undergroundin which case it could be referred to as a dungeon. He was deported and settled in Toronto, where he bounced between homeless shelters and was admitted several times to CAMH. The Dons guards have one of the highest sick rates of any correctional officers in the province, not just because of the unhealthy conditions, but also because they hate going to work. But the money, all of which will likely go to legal fees, isnt the point. https://www.instagram.com/e_ceo_/?hl=en The 2023 Genesis G90 Shows Sedans Still Matter, Horner: FIA 'Got a New Couch' From His Team's Fine, Why Ford and GM Truck Production Has Stopped, Alonso, Aston Martin Put Red Bull on Notice, Autoweek Racing on TV: February 27-March 5, Cinematographer Shoots Junkyard with Hacked Camera, 1910 Camera Shoots Extracted Junkyard Engines, Heres How I Prepared for a $1500 Project Car Trip, Reviving a 1981 Cadillac Factory In-Dash CB Radio, 1940s Box Camera Gets Pinhole Lens, Hits Junkyard, Pinhole-ized 1948 Sears Camera Visits Junkyard, LM Creations EV BMW Airhead Is Peak Neo-Retro, Building an Indestructible Junkyard-Parts Boombox. police, crown, even your lawyer and judge, co-operating with big fish, and people innocently go to jail and losing their life, I am one of them, more than two years, I am back and forth to court, no one helping me, I know I did mistake, but when they threaten you and your family life in other country, what do you do,you cant talk to police, police does not give you witness protection, police doesnt care, police get paid, to torture you, I think Canada has worst system to defending on innocent people. Aside from me being a single father of my 5 kids some, which will appear in a few episodes, viewers can look for fast cars, slow opposition, a lot of money on the line [and] all gapping, no capping a true introduction into our racing culture. Price Check: A brick fortress in North York, a skinny two-storey in the Beaches or a modernist box in Etobicoke? The ingredients it takes to be a true donkmaster include: Having patience, keeping your head when there is nothing but chaos around you, being a good listener to the loyal team thats with you day-in and day-out, having the foresight it takes to stay one large step ahead and take the calculated risks necessary, not being complacent and always being willing to try something that has never been done before a true trendsetter. She had to examine his hand and find the distinctive mole the two of them share before she could believe the body in front of her had once been her brother. Speaking on Boss Talk 101 in 2022, Donkmaster said that he was "caught for trafficking marijuana. Corrections officials said they had no record of such a complaint. Two mothers of the girls who say former Sea Coast Church youth minister Vernon Willis groped them related at a March 4 court hearing that their daughters fear the defendant will come near them and feel alienated from the church. In a separate ruling later that year, Schneider said that the Don didnt even comply with the UNs minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners. We paid for Karla to get a University degree in our prison system, no doubt that made her a wonderful human being that youd trust to teach sex-ed. (Part 10), Tay Money on 1st BIG CHECK I was Scared to Death! When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. The closing of one of Torontos darkest chapters seems pretty significant to me. Theyre essentially saying any responsibility for Jeffs death lies with the jail and with his murderers. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Alternatives to prisons could ease the overcrowding, says Greg Rogers, the executive director of the John Howard Societys Toronto branch. I dont think the jail is understaffed, Small says. At the end of the day NO ONE will be satisfied with the outcome. I agree again that prison is meant for punishment, however if we are going to house hardended criminals anyway then we have to take a look at the conditions. My husband was remanded there, and he got stabbed . Basically at the end of the day , it doesnt matter what you do you get sent to jail. Looking entirely out-of-place on this drag strip is a 1971 Caprice convertible on donks. Being accused of a crime does not mean one is a criminal. He was taken to hospital with no vital signs but has since recovered. Were guessing your first question is, What the heck is a donk? Let us explain. Its not Disneyland, people. Good for the Munros for taking a stand and making this public knowledge. DONKMASTER on Talks about going to prison for Trafficking Marijuana over 100lb's also White Guy's starting to race Donk! Whatever helps you sleep better at night. In 2018, Donkmaster was sent to prison for seven months. Just dont call it a donk if its not a Chevy made between 71 and 76. First we need to find a car. Yes these people are prisoners and yes they are there for a reason. The segregation cells, which were once used to punish prisoners, are filled with the mentally ill (and in many cases, the private cells are preferable to being triple-bunked in the general population anyway). My heart goes out to the Munro family. After all the years, after all the jail stints, there hasn't been a waiver of passion. What do you expect a jail to be like? He had fallen victim to gangs who controlled Evans Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison in rural Bennettsville near the North Carolina border. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. The mother wanted to share her story to expose the problem and spare others a similar ordeal. Abby Lee Miller was sentenced to 366 days in prison in 2017 after being convicted of bankruptcy fraud. Is this how we rehabilitate the delinquent? https://open.spotify.com/show/0yD2UzYyp3Pg9JwBjgK92j, Copyright All rights reserved - Boss Talk Podcast 101, DONKMASTER: Going to Prison for Trafficking Marijuana over 100lbs & White guys Racing Donk (Part 4), Pimpin Ken on Pimp C Being a Rapper with the Name Pimp and Not Pimpin | Two Type of B*tch*s (Part 1), Columbus Short on Mark Zuckerberg own Your Content & People Only see 1.2% of what you Post (Part 8). Please dont assume that because you read something in print that all the facts are correct. What is in the best interest of the people who are NOT going to jail and how do we best help those who need it to prevent overcrowded jail situations. Got a SURPRISE phone call from Donkmaster while he's on his "vacation" and he wants his fans and supporters to know he'll be home soon! The teen accepted a plea deal and was handed a lengthy sentence. The police insist it isnt their responsibility. Thomas has a six-figure 1971 Chevrolet Caprice convertible known as the Z06 Donk because of its powertrain (an LS7), interior and brakes, all sourced from Americas Sports Car. Speaking on Boss Talk 101 in 2022, Donkmaster said that he was "caught for trafficking marijuana. She hoped it would be a one-time payment but they soon demanded more. It will have 1,650 beds: not just enough to house all of the Dons current prisoners, but enough to house criminals well into the futurecriminals who havent yet committed their first crimes, criminals who havent yet been born. Donks now have dedicated shops, clubs and car shows around the U.S., and the trend isnt slowing, according to Randy Cabrera, president of Riding Clean, a production company thats finishing up DONKumen-tary, a film on the subject. Have some compassion and sensitivity if you choose to repost on this article. It's a shootout: three rounds of knockout races. April 5, 1993: Shakur spent 10 days in a Michigan prison for beating . Donkmaster comes to conquer a big rim rebellion in the Bayou. Clear skies. Can anyone say dried-up curmudgeon? This story represents a failure in our city to adequately deal with Torontos mentally ill population. So she paid. Familys fault,wasnt first time hes been arrested? This time, they took him to the Toronto Jailthe red brick building at Broadview and Gerrard that, despite its official name, just about everyone still calls the Don. In 2018, Donkmaster was sent to prison for seven months. CLICK HERE for a slideshow of the arrested people. You dont want something thats been sitting for years.. New solutions are always just around the corner. Although these are criminals they still have rights. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. No prisoner should be subject to any form of torture and should have access to safe security. Correctionsspokesman Jeffrey Taillon said the inmate's transfer from a low- to medium-security prison was appropriate because he had been caught with tobacco-related contraband. Before you post try reading facts. Despite federal directives that say single-bunking is the most correctionally appropriate policy, the jail often houses three prisoners to a celltwo in bunk beds and a third on a mattress on the floor wedged between the toilet and the wall. How much does it cost to build a donk car? Sage Thomas, also known as Donkmaster, was getting ready to square off against Turbo Joe in his G-Body during the event when things went terribly wrong: the 1971 Caprice driven by Thomas began to do its burnout when the stock harmonic balancer failed on the turbocharged engine, sending pieces flying into the crowd lining the burnout box.