[ applause ] welcome to time and punishment a town hall. Chances are youre fill would a lot of emotion, anger, sadness, disgust, disbelief. Were gathered tonight were feeling a lot of those same things. Were inspired by spikes docu series. This young man tragic life and tragic is the word which is why we are here tonight, having a conversation that we need tohave about crime, punishment. You have a right to remain silent. They said most likely were going to let you go home. They took my child, snatched him off the street. The 16yearold child three years over a backpack. I just needed to get my story out. Two of the executive producers of time join us together on the stage. Welcome to you both, gentleman. Im so glad that you are bringing the story to us. I want to start with you. Because he read an article about police. Yeah, i read an article in the new yorker and i just decide i wanted to reach out. Felt like im from marcy project. You have to understand who he was as an individual is
Despite the windy and cool weather, about 70 people chose to sleep outside in Leamington, raising awareness and funds to support homeless youth in the community.