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On Feb. 9, I got a call that turned everything I thought I knew about the justice system on its head.
It was from a man named Trevor, whose license was suspended 21 years ago. Not because he had DUIs or was a dangerous driver, but because he couldn't pay his traffic tickets.
It was from a man named Trevor, whose license was suspended 21 years ago. Not because he had DUIs or was a dangerous driver, but because he couldn't pay his traffic tickets.
He'd spent years in a cycle of poverty: Driving to work, getting arrested, being fined & losing his job. When he got out, he'd drive to work so he could pay his fines. It continued.
I called @jake4shore, @tolleybri, @CandyHatcher & @JustinMitchell_ This was going to be big.
I called @jake4shore, @tolleybri, @CandyHatcher & @JustinMitchell_ This was going to be big.
More than two months later, Fined Out is here. It's an in-depth look at how more than 190,000 SC residents' licenses are suspended just because they're poor.
The series drops tomorrow on @islandpacket & @beaufortgazette sites. It'll be sent to all @mcclatchy subscribers Sunday.
The series drops tomorrow on @islandpacket & @beaufortgazette sites. It'll be sent to all @mcclatchy subscribers Sunday.
This story will make you cry. It will make you so, so frustrated. It will make you smile. And finally, it will give you hope.
I can't wait for it to publish tomorrow, and I'm so honored to have worked with this kick-ass team to make this series a reality.
I can't wait for it to publish tomorrow, and I'm so honored to have worked with this kick-ass team to make this series a reality.
