The Toughest Jail in America | Behind Bars

In this episode of Behind Bars: World's Toughest Prison we take a look inside Tent City Jail in the state of Arizona, where even petty crimes can land you behind bars. Temperatures can often reach over 140 degrees Fahrenheit while inmates live in tents from the scorching heat. Joe Arpaio is...

48 min - True Crime - Wonder

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