Rodrick's Story - (Full Length Prison Documentary)

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From our archive, this video is the unabridged story of teenager Rodrick, with scenes never aired before. What's it like after a teenager is arrested and winds up in "juvie"? A lot of people have visions about what they think juvenile detention looks like, but how do things really go once a teen is arrested and hauled into a detention center? In this look back from our archive, we Rodrick's emotional meeting with his lawyer the night before his first court hearing, and two court hearings that end up following during his time locked up. Rod was arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Rod maintained it was all a mistake and the weed wasn't his. Despite his protests, police arrested him and hauled him into juvie.
In this look back at the night of his Intake, we see the Intake Probation Officer go through the steps to process Rod into the center, talk to him about how he wound up behind bars again, and watch as a correctional officer takes rod back to cell units and processes him into his new cell where he will have to wait until his initial juvenile court hearing to learn his fate. We then see Rod have a heart to heart conversation with his defense attorney, and the tense and emotional testimony that comes out in court. We also hear from Rod's mom, his probation officer and his counselor, as everyone seems to be in lock-step hoping Rod will be released from detention and be able to carry on with his life.
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@PhillyWiz Год назад

I was Roderick, a product of the juvenile system. I am now a father,husband and very successful and my career. This really was a mirror of my life

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@PhillyWiz - really appreciate you posting your own experience. It helps people see there is always hope, and that kids can not only survive the system, but go on to find happiness and success. Thanks much for taking the time to comment here. Greatly appreciated!

@willyscj22 Год назад

I feel there should be an interim period between 18-21,22.. brains aren’t fully developed til then.. I had 2 boys get in trouble right at 18 and one was sent to state pen on an 8 yr sentence.. he was granted a judicial release after a little over 2yrs.. they had no prior trouble. They had involved parents, structure, did well in school. The legal system made things worse really. It took their family and counseling to repair them after jail. There was 0 leniency during court, sentencing. Both treated like they were worthless, trash humans. Both were never that. We were also treated like trash..Both are amazing adults now with families of their own. Couldn’t be prouder of them and The System had 0 to do with steering them into the stand up men they are today and have been for a long time now..

@804smiles Год назад

@@willyscj22 very well stated! Bc there is proof esp with males that our brains aren't fully developed until the mid 20's so I truly do agree wit everything u stated truthfully there should be a period where time should be allowed for mistakes bc no 1 gets it completely right there 1st time around

@willyscj22 Год назад

@@804smiles what they got in trouble for wasn’t a violent thing either. They both deserved consequences. And yes, as parents we were not happy with them and none of this “my kids an Angel”.. But what was done by The System at the age they were affected them very negatively and in no way was rehabilitative…And yes, the research is there concerning brain development and why this is not taken into consideration in this day and age is beyond me.. I feel like there should be a corrections program that offers counseling and Trades training. Comprehensive diagnostics to get to the root of why they made the decisions they did. A huge part of that is a Brain not fully developed.. executive functioning last to mature.. Nothing is ever solved til a root problem is identified either and proven research acknowledged .. one son had just been through a bad wreck. Not his fault. His neck was badly broken and clavicle. Lucky he lived. Went in to Cspine surgery and clavicle.. pre-wreck he was going to begin college. The wreck brought depression, huge anxiety and counseling and then meds. He was facing another extensive cspine surgery, felt like his life had been destroyed at 18.. He made a stupid, non violent decision during all this.. none of this was taken into consideration.. there is just too many young people being locked up and society giving up on them at 18-22,23 ish.. one son is a top sales person, he volunteers with a basketball program for at risk youth. Other is a successful business owner. Took us yearsss to Fix them.. Both Beautiful men and great fathers. Great sons. This isn’t a black or white issue either. We are white. It’s a System issue and I don’t know where the changes need to happen or what or how but something needs to change.. we are loosing too many young people://.. especially our young men::’(

@michellescarlett4023 Год назад

This gives me hope for my 14 year old

@AKA-Nana Год назад

First, I’m a Mom to a Son. I remember when my Son was 15-18 years old and I was terrified that he would make even one bad decision because it could change the whole trajectory of his life. It was scary! This case really made me root for Rodrick and pray for him to make it out there. Imagine how hard this world is as it is, add abandonment, bad environment (neighborhood/gangs) and pressures of addiction and it’s 10 times harder. Rodrick definitely would benefit from long term counseling or mentorship and I hope he gets that. He’s a good kid begging for support and success. If he were to ever read this, YOU GO HONEY, YOU GOT THIS!

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@AKA-Nana - Your understanding and empathy for what young people like Rod go through is heartening. There are so many factors that lead kids to make mistakes; sometimes horrible mistakes. But we believe no child is born bad, and kids deserve second chances. We've seen the power of change, and with the right supports, kids truly can turn things around. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@papabear2515 Год назад

We are failing as a society. We are failing our children. We have a system that serves itself, not the actual needs of the most vulnerable. Then, this very system feeds on the #’s that it helps generate by offering little to no support for those who need it most - children who are growing up without parents who can function as actual parents (often because they had no real parents themselves), without guidance, without attachment, without support, without the emotional and physical basics. And thus, the cycle continues, and grows and self perpetuates. Heartbreaking beyond measure. Thank you for your coverage.

@jefffinchum4103 Год назад

Like you said if you quit making excuses for these kids there's plenty of kids that grow up in bad circumstances and make right decisions or grow up poor The bottom line is some kids are just bad and bad kids grow up to be bad adults period. And that's a problem now there's example here in Nashville a boy 15 years old carjacking and robbing people even while he had an ankle monitor on cuz it kept letting him out on a low bail you think that boy's going to learn his lesson hell no he's going to kill somebody and he's going to be in prison for life for the electric chair like he deserves

@alejandromelipilvaldes2141 Год назад

I love this. I do not have a child or a teenager who can do this, but this was so hard, I really support his mom and him indeed , every one made mistakes when we were young. I hope he can find the right path and no more gangs boy!, they use you, but where were they when u needed them? Good luck an don’t fuck it up!

@jefffinchum4103 Год назад

@@CalamariProductions this is where you are 100% wrong some kids some people ARE born bad and our evil from the time they can walk and talk harming others and animals etc that's been proven in borne out by science time and time again and nothing you do no amount of empathy or any amount of naivete will change that or make some of these people better

@daejadavenport Год назад

This choked me up 🥺. When you see a person fighting to change don’t step on their back and push them back down.

@kennethgross310 Год назад

I know I’m not the only one who dropped a test just from hearing the sincerity in this young man’s voice. I wish more people could have a true chance to get help vs being judge. It’s hard in this world to not make a single mistake but when you come before everyone like this got Rodrick, you have to see there is good in the soul of a man who learned from their choices. I wish him the best and pray he reach his goals.

@HeavyProfessor Год назад

I was out of control as a teenager and a severe drug addict, but I also overcame it and succeeded. It means the world to have authority figures who believe in you at crucial moments such as this. All the best, Rod.

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@Heavy Professor - We really appreciate comments like yours. You help give hope to other kids who are struggling. Young people need to know that things CAN change, and hopefully find the right people along the way to help them understand their worth. Thank you again for taking the time to post. Greatly appreciated!

@ChargersCity Год назад

🙏🙏Blessings forever GOD loves y'all too forever tell everyone you know and don't know. Jesus loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone how to see and enjoy their blessings too forever

@cholmanjr8345 Год назад

Blessings to you

@judithrandall4690 Год назад

The young man's lawyer is really good. Bless the attorney's heart.

@alexwhite6417 Год назад

And fuck that prosecutor

@slnwilson 9 месяцев назад

Can I see what you look like

@rossauce12 9 месяцев назад

Thats officially the creepiest reply on youtube

@elll3s 8 месяцев назад

@@rossauce12😂for real

@timgerth633 Год назад

Omg im 54 old white ex con and im sitting here crying for this kid/adult now, brutal prosecutor for sure. I truly hope he is doing well it would really be tragic if we lose him to the streets again.

@RaeBattleRapsMood Год назад

Roderick if you read this: you are more than your environment and circumstances. Prove the prosecution wrong. Your not a bad individual, just a human that made mistakes. Get a legal job, change your crowd, and finish school. Most of all take care of your children! I believe in you…

@yalondaandrews4968 Год назад

Exactly Roderick if you do see this message that has been about you and every other young man and woman, child, boy, girl, no matter what you're someone, every life matters, prosecutor's that's there job to not be impressed. But as you said. You had a father a step father . Obviously he was a great man because that's whom you knew as a dad. And your biological father 🙏🙏🙏 Roderick pray for him okay that's what's going to make your children impress on facts that there father you want be back there for no other reason but for the right reasons staying out for you having to raise your children and being the Man you need to be for them. You show that by not letting anyone defining who you are. U define who you are ❤️🙏❤️💯💯💯✨🌟🌟✨✨

@yalondaandrews4968 Год назад

And show the prosecutor that they can prosecute that fact

@kompaSub Год назад

THIS WAS FILMED IN 2008 He would be 33 now. i wonder where he is now

@Dave-nv5rv Год назад

@@kompaSub He's been arrested again. There is a mugshot of him as full grown adult.

@bobby8719 Год назад

Some people choose to be a product of their environment. Some choose to make it worse, Some choose to make it better. Simply put.

@Ivorwalking Год назад

A message from the Netherlands. Go Rodrick! It is massively impressive what you are doing with your life! Thank you for showing all wide out into the open that you want to live a great life. You are an example to hundreds of millions of people across the globe. All the best, thanks again for having the courage to share all of your life. Peace to you and all of your loved ones. I am convinced they are super proud to have you around. Have a great life.

@J_a_s_o_n Год назад

1. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time. 2. Choose your friends wisely. 3. The system is unfair. 4. Stay prayerful and stay away from negativity. 5. Take responsibility for your actions. I feel bad for this young man. So young 2 kids already. Life is full of situations and he needs a mentor. Stay strong Roderick. God loves you. God Bless you and your family

@abiolabenjamin 10 месяцев назад

I wonder if there anyone in his home town that can help mentor him please and thank so that he can make better decisions and the system don’t throw him away 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@jessj.j.french7482 5 месяцев назад

The system is a BUSINESS point blank front street

@ChicksChicky 3 месяца назад

The fact that he was POSITIVE in marijuana and he keeps denying that MJ is not his and cried.. I used to work in social welfare for BOYS HOMETOWN and yeah, they keep denying it until you show them the evidence..

@jeremywillis2433 Год назад

The prosecution was really ready to throw away a teenager that is clearly trying hard in an incredibly tough life situation. I can't stand our justice system.

@blackdiamond696 11 месяцев назад

Exactly. They have a lot of racist people in our justice system who don't hesitate to throw a person away because they are not there kind.😮

@Stylefree491 10 месяцев назад

Thats how they do and have done alot of black ppl

@Yohoo272 10 месяцев назад

Sure, all that money, being out so late, and his past track record. Two babies from different women. This guy was legit trying to do good. Oh, and also positive for drugs. All because he is black and USA is so against blacks.

@gdupkwin9676 10 месяцев назад

The system is ran by racist demons 😈 that destroy poor people of every color ill leave us with this TRUMP HAS AROUND 50 FELONIES and has never been handcuffed

@QueenofMarine 10 месяцев назад

That woman was awful from the moment she opened her mouth. She didn't even listen to what he had to say during his direct examination. She had her mind made up and was ready to throw him away before she ever stepped foot in the court that morning.

@terrancecobb6802 Год назад

As u get older, u are supposed to mature. This dude is maturing well. Proud of him...

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@terrancecobb6802 - That's always the hope...that kids will mature and grow out of the impulsive decisions that often lead to tragic situations. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

@craftingallartpeaceful695 Год назад

He was recently arrested 2020 for Coco possession 😢I hope he is doing better today

@donnawhite1893 10 месяцев назад

@@craftingallartpeaceful695 Dame. Was it big charge...

@sociallychallenged5963 10 месяцев назад

Watching this took me out...had me crying off and on. I felt him and understood everything he went through and what lies ahead for him. I pray this young man prosperity and a good future with love.

@CalamariProductions 10 месяцев назад

@sociallychallen ged5963 - these cases can be incredibly sad. Rodrick worked really hard to better himself and that's always inspiring to see. We appreciate you commenting on his story and taking the time to watch. Thank you!

@SassySavageEnt 10 месяцев назад

I feels him cause I was 38 when someone did this to me n I had just met them. I didn’t check their bags n boxes I just believed what was on the outside was what was on the inside

@Jesura1 8 месяцев назад

I’m upset about this case horrible to see him suffer for such a minor offense. He asked to continue the service he’s under That is taking responsibility for his own Change. There is Hope for a better future. Luv you Brother I’m Praying For Y’all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@scottmiller6270 8 месяцев назад

Takes a lot of courage to be able to call yourself out and be completely honest about it. Respect to you young man!

@eulandajordan5274 Год назад

Roderick, I watched your documentary and I'm rooting for you young man. I have been in law enforcement for almost 20 yrs. working in a state prison and you don't want to be in a place like that man. Stay positive and hang in their ok keeping you in my prayers 🙏🏾

@angusseletto1511 7 месяцев назад

That's a very kind lovely thing to say.Prayres for you ❤️ more like you would make this word better

@FerociousPancake888 6 месяцев назад

He’d be 33 now. Hopefully he’s doing alright. I genuinely don’t like the term “product of the system” but this particular event for him feels like it was just that.

@villaboy8380 14 дней назад

@@FerociousPancake888in jail for murder

@AlcartaAlcarta Год назад

I understand people have jobs but the prosecutor is a miserable human

@jsrnic3873 Год назад

Indeed!

@VonBanG Год назад

Very miserable the evil threw her face str8 cold blooded

@heathjennings6223 6 месяцев назад

She probably smells like she acts fonky. There could be no possible way she could be married if anyone needs praying and a nice talking to it would be her and boy she is more bitter than vingar... that lady got some deep, deep issues....

@jebrehbaker8613 6 месяцев назад

It's also an industry

@saul_Good Год назад

Man dam that lady acted like he killed somebody. Wtf. She wasn't gonna let him go if was up to her. He seems like a good kid. He seems honest. Had me crying like a baby. Bless this boys heart. He's a kid. Police quit fkn with him let him be a kid.

@Acemechanicalservices Год назад

Seems honest? Good kid? What’s your definition of honest and good?

@authenticallyuncut8784 Год назад

he seems honest to me as well

@tashiaredd3421 Год назад

@@Acemechanicalservices does he not seem honest to you?

@YouTube_Disciple_YTD_Demon Год назад

@@Acemechanicalservices he does seem like an honest and good kid he’s just not smârt and probably hônest to a fault. He told authorities figures that he sells bootleg movies and CD’s + I have a nice car with (no) license + lady asks him how many hours he works a week and he says “enough” + he volunteers extra information that doesn’t put him in a great light and some other dûmb ish that I can’t remember rn.

@Lilmakk6 Год назад

@@RU-vid_Disciple_YTD_Demon its chicago bro lmaooo they don't care about that shit. Compared to the 13 year old muderers out there he's a good kid.

@chelsey2921 Год назад

This young man is so very salvageable! He is NOT a lost cause! There is nothing that two more weeks in detention could have some to help him. However, I think it’s VERY sad that he wasn’t offered some sort of continuation on the counseling he was receiving!! He seemed to do so very well with that counselor, and he seemed comfortable with opening up to him, and Rodrick even said himself that he thought, “if he just had Mr. Bob,” in his life, he knows he could do better. He is saying himself that he knows he still needs and wants help, and that is HUGE to me. I also worry for his safety after his admissions with regards to gang life. I hope he moved, as his mother said they may do. He has a good soul, he’s just struggling. My nephew is sixteen and is having the same sorts of issues, and this documentary was very moving for me. I wish I had some way to tell Rodrick that so many people watching this documentary SUPPORT HIM and see so much potential in him, just like the probation officer, judge, etc. saw in him. He will have setbacks, that’s part of it. But two more weeks in detention won’t help. It’s marijuana, for goodness sake. If everyone that ever smoked a little herb got arrested every time they smoked, our prison system would be even more overrun than it already is. (Prison Industrial Complex, can I get an amen?!) Anyway, good luck Rodrick! And good job, Rodrick’s Mama! You raised a fine boy with a good heart, and you haven’t given up on him because you KNOW how good of a person he really is, and what he can do in life if he wants to. Thanks for the good watch!

@chelsey2921 Год назад

Edit: “could have done,” not “could have some.” Whoopsies!

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@chelsey2921 - You are right -- Counselors like Mr. Bob are so invaluable for so many kids like Rod. They truly can make all the difference in the world. Sadly, as you point out, when those support systems end it can often be a rocky road for young people when they return to the very neighborhoods and acquaintances that got them in trouble in the first place. We always hope for the best, and hope with maturity, they stay on the right path. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@waimbuthia820 Год назад

@jimmie parker You and your ungrammatical run-on sentences! What are you saying?

@jeremynyquist157 Год назад

Syke. U hear hiw he talks ? Lol

@KayTalkNYC Год назад

@Hair Hatted Hooligans You clearly didn't watch the video in its entirety or read this comment in its entirety. You just wanted to comment something ignorant, if we were all judged based on our worse decision and not our progress since we would all be the bad guy in some way. Let people change and grow.

@UFCSTARS Год назад

I found this channel today and I've binged watched 5 episodes and some of them end with a heart stopping update of: "So and so was released for a short while and then received 50 or 60 years!" I'm from the UK and I've got to say, I find the massive prison terms handed out in the US to be truly barbaric...one might even say, cruel & unusual. I'm so happy this young man is now doing well. Great channel, fantastic journalism.

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@UFCSTARS - We can't thank you enough for your kind words about our work. We're a small team and try hard to bring our viewers the most authentic content possible. The U.S. prison system is indeed far different than European models, and yes, it can also be considered cruel and unusual punishment in many instances, especially when it comes to children. This is why we do the work we do -- to shine a light on a system that is often times out of sight, out of mind. Thank you for being here with us, and we hope you'll subscribe and stay tuned for more ahead. Have a great day!

@Lisablake2023 Год назад

I agree! It’s unbelievable what our system does to human beings. Something has to change! #workingonchange

@averagetobest8180 Год назад

It's all about money bro. Prosecuting an individual and sentencing him to prison is a pretty good paycheck for a good amount of people from the police to the detention center then the lawyers the judge the probation the state prison the parole they all get paid for each individual so each individual is more like a certain amount not really a person anymore that's why it's like being filed away when your locked up. It's an otherworldly experience.

@LoriBrogdon-yz7rx 9 месяцев назад

Is this guy in prison or not in 2023. And what yr was this

@erickamejias1005 Год назад

It's funny how it's so hard for the court to understand why a 17 yr old was in the streets at 2am... It's perfectly normal to see all ages at 2am in urban areas. If you've never grown up in the hood you'll never understand.

@iserved8840 Год назад

That’s a problem because kids don’t have no reason to be out in the streets at 2am, I’m 53 and don’t be hanging out in the streets at that time of night!

@erickamejias1005 Год назад

@iserved8840 that's you... but where I grew up in NY its perfectly normal... I was that teen hanging out all hours of the night doing things I shouldn't have... I'm 48 now and, of course, do not and never raised my kids in that environment either but when you from the hood it's the lifestyle. My boys never hung out at that age past 10pm but again they grew up in the suburbs

@mykeajohnson4657 7 месяцев назад

@@iserved8840 in cities - perfectly normal.

@Msboochie2 6 месяцев назад

Yes! Why was that so difficult to understand?! That prosecutor was a bit thick! I graduated H.S. at 17. I was in college full time and working part time. Sometimes I wouldn't get off work until 1 am, my father had just died. My father would have been picking me up, if he were live. So I often had to use public transportation to get home that late at night, for the first time in my life. I wasn't doing anything immoral or illegal. I wasn't alone in that either, plenty of kids were doing the same.

@ognasty2times284 Год назад

“How are you 17 with a 20 year old friend” didn’t know it was a 3 year age gap for having friends. It’s crazy to think about it’s rapist and killers roaming the streets because they have money and this poor kid can’t get a fair chance because of marijuana the same thing that helps people with medical conditions

@exTruahdElicious Год назад

Yesssss you said it .! He keeps saying he was at the wrong place at the wrong time no Love you were at the RIGHT PLACE with the wrong ppl frfr

@jonistafford5381 Год назад

Why is this prosecutor such an asshole? This kid was clearly at the wrong place at the wrong time, not all kids out late are doing criminal things. I think this kid given a chance has the potential to do the right thing and make something of himself.

@batesfamily9344 Год назад

All prosecutors and DA's are a holes. Its their job

@Dede504hoe Год назад

Facts

@caddyv2327 Год назад

they are always like this, even for petty things like speeding

@andreaoglesby9940 Год назад

I looked him up and he was arrested in 2009 for a connection to a murder of another teen. And then another arrest in 2014 for damaging property. Chicago is just a rough place to grow up. God bless him.

@brooklynboi11207 Год назад

Where did you find the info?

@NasiaMonay 10 месяцев назад

East Chicago Indiana not Illinois

@slayingbullshyt8010 10 месяцев назад

There’s more good in Chicago than bad, but media won’t focus on that at all. EAST CHICAGO ISN’T A PART OF CHICAGO EITHER. Two different places, DIFFERENT areas. CHICAGO is ILLINOIS, EAST CHICAGO IS INDIANA.

@victoriarobinson2254 9 месяцев назад

That's a totally different guy.. he don't spell his name with a E

@losundawebb5559 8 месяцев назад

Thank you guys for correction

@Julie-sl8ul Год назад

I pray Roderick stays strong and is always a constant presence in the lives of his children 🙏

@annaservetas214 Год назад

You got this Mr. Rodrick Stay away from negativityand be a good dad to your children You have so much positivity in your life. God be with you!

@johnbalao9582 7 месяцев назад

The defense lawyer, the prosecutor, the judge, the therapist, the probation officer did an excellent job. Roderick appears to be determined to become a productive and law-abiding citizen and his mother has

@tiffbea5113 Год назад

I pray that he does well in life! He deserves another chance. Hopefully this is the last time he sees a judge unless he is an attorney helping others... peace and love

@makasworld7759 10 месяцев назад

I pray this young man achieves everything that he strives for. Rod if you see this, you can do anything you put your mind to. Keep that head held high & strive for greatness!

@juniabuford1554 Год назад

I am a mother of 4, 2 sons and 2 daughters! this is so heart breaking! Young man God is with you. prove to yourself, your kids, and the courts, you will not be a statistic! you got this.

@awKtn32-_- Год назад

The eye roll and head shaking of the prosecutor is ridiculous. It just shows she has no intention on rehabilitating but in fact to keep this young man in the revolving door of prison. She needs to retire her position I’ve seen her act this way is many cases with the youth of Chicago.

@anthonypiscopo6711 Год назад

Either that or she’s heard the same story over and over again and she doesn’t believe he will change. The fact that he’s back in jail again shows she’s probably right.

@awKtn32-_- Год назад

@@anthonypiscopo6711 how do you know he’s back in jail? I couldn’t find any info on the kid.

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@anthonypiscopo6711 - we would be curious where you found that information as well.

@Acemechanicalservices Год назад

@@awKtn32-_- I don’t have any information on it, but I would bet $5000 that he’s in jail.

@tiffanymcintyre8375 Год назад

@@anthonypiscopo6711.... It doesn't matter what she's heard. Her job is NOT to judge anyone SMFH 🤦‍♀️

@lisajeter9511 Год назад

This prosecutor was relentless!

@justincorbett3671 Год назад

Wow, this got me in the feelings! Move mountains Rod!

@Gloomy.Sunday217 Год назад

Much respect and admiration to you, Roderick, for being strong enough to overcome your trials & tribulations in life. Wishing you much success and peace. ❤

@harrylfullen 10 месяцев назад

I'm 52yrs! I was a graduating senior! When I was 17! And got locked up and sent to prison under similar circumstances! I been hoping someone would my story! I wish the best for this young man!

@ilb735 11 месяцев назад

2 kids at 18 is a lot, I hope he fulfills his aims / hopes & dreams and is around to raise love support and nurture the precious lives he has created / is yet to create, I wish him his kids and his mother a long & prosperous, positive, peaceful and blessed future ! 👊🏽🥰💝✌🏽

@R34P3R21 Год назад

This little boy inspires me so much for my son who's going through so many things I need to help the way that he speaks his servant tells you I hope this little boy has gained so much happiness and hope and success for his future

@jeremyjohnson8819 Год назад

I’m proud of you man this story made a grown man cry that’s been down the same rd

@keshajohnson3103 Год назад

I’m so happy he is no longer on the wrong side of the law. And he is working to hard to change for the better and those babies 💙

@donnawhite1893 10 месяцев назад

This touch my heart all over again, i was him at that same age..i changed my life around and stayed around positive since then..I pray for this young man to accomplish all his goals and taking care of them babies..Peace & prosperity..

@brendawilliams7836 10 месяцев назад

Rodrick should have said thank you to the judge. She made the final decision if he would go home or not. He hugged everybody else, which was nice. Good luck, Rodrick!

@roseroyce15 9 месяцев назад

He did say thank you.

@garland-ci5dn Год назад

He's making me cry. He can do great things if really puts his mind to it, and of course around a positive pure, group.

@jonistafford5381 Год назад

I hope to see an update on Rodrick. Good luck, Rodrick. You got this!!

@geminienergy Год назад

If he grows up and learns to take accountability, and start remembering his responsibilities before he breaks the law & ends up in jail he will be good! No luck even needed!

@sharoncaulder6729 Год назад

He doesn’t have it yet! He needs more time, more teaching, a focus other than sex to occupy and develop his active intelligent mind. He is only 17. Hold him tight!

@Nickmango22 11 месяцев назад

@ACavittyeah your right but it happened he just has to move forward and realize it’s not just about him anymore

@Jc_859 Год назад

I feel like the court system is dirty . I was in a boys camp too when I was 15 -16 .I can relate a lot to him

@anthonywilliams4791 Год назад

Every court system in dirty even them lame a** judges

@welove8118 Год назад

This brought tears to my eyes 🥹 blessings to this young man ❤️

@donnapatten285 Год назад

wish this young man the best in his future

@jasminemeshay7586 Год назад

Now why would you tell them you sell bootleg movies 😭

@raynbowpride1989 Год назад

Same thing I was thinking 😩🤦🏾‍♀️🤣

@reeceeooo2671 Год назад

Let's just assume he's not too bright.

@darrglo422 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@RaeBattleRapsMood Год назад

😭

@oklahomabrickhouse4053 Год назад

😂😂😂

@bochica3562 10 месяцев назад

Roderick, I hope you and your family are doing well! We all need support, help and inspiration/love, specially growing up. If we miss out on these goods, we end up in a bad place sooner or later. But even then it's not too late, as you showed all of us. You found great people that taught you, what you might have had to learn a earlier (under better circumstances). You took their words to heart and made some amazing changes in your life! That is something many people may never achieve. Never forget the people that fought for you - you are loved and you did great! You have a fan in Germany! 😊👍

@omadjourney Год назад

I don't know why this made me cry, I'm so angry and done with black men when it comes to how easily they throw away their lives...but this young man just moved me to tears...I hope he really changes his life as life is already stacked up against me.

@washguy9577 Год назад

I feel for this kid I been in similar circumstances, and I learned you NEVER resist the police even if they are wrong because it opens the door for them to do whatever they want just about. Hope this kid gets his life straight like I did. I did a 3 year suspended sentence for a gun charge when I was 14 way back in the 90s

@littlegirllost2654 8 месяцев назад

Right, I was told by my parents and school teachers to do what the cops say no matter if they’re wrong. Your day in court will happen

@edeishadennis9729 Год назад

OMG I needed to comment this story had me in real tears!!!! Jesus good God i love the judge and her wisdom , mom has a very sweet smile , his lawyer believed in him , he has so much purpose God bless and keep you Rodrick's praying for u young man ....

@maryenagross4360 11 месяцев назад

Thank You for having the insight to move away to give him a new environment a new chance.🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@okydoky123 Год назад

Do the best for your kids...it takes a few seconds to see you are a good person...don't ever give up!!

@ashandemi Год назад

Seeing him cry about his dad breaks my heart 🥺

@1978Topel Год назад

It was a good show but his record state's a whole other side.

@reeceeooo2671 Год назад

It's call role playing!

@Acemechanicalservices Год назад

He’s lying

@Jaysmith7414 Год назад

I felt his pain when he mentioned his pops i can relate to that my dads been in and out of prison my whole life now he got a 60 year sentence

@ashandemi Год назад

@@Jaysmith7414 my dads been in jail/prison since 2007 for a murder charge 🫤

@jayrock6567 Год назад

CAN I JUST SAY I CAN'T STAND THE PROSECUTOR....THIS LADY REALLY WANTS TO SYSTEMATICALLY HOLD THIS BROTHER DOWN... I'M SOOOOO GLAD THE JUDGE SEEN THRU HER(PROSECUTORS) DISDAIN FOR HIM AND LET THIS MAN GO...HE DESERVES ANOTHER CHANCE IN LIFE, TO DO RIGHT!!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE AN UPDATE ON HIS PROGRESS AND WHOM HE HAS BECOME TODAY AS A MAN!!! THIS SHIT HAD ME IN TEARS AT CERTAIN POINTS, BECAUSE I COULD TOTALLY FEEL HIS PAIN....BUT I LOVE HOW INTELLIGENT HE IS AND HOW HE ARTICULATED SENSIBLE THINGS THAT THE AVERAGE 17 YR OLD COULD EVEN FATHOM...GOOD LUCK TO YOU ROD....I HOPE ALL OF YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS KEEP YOU ON A RIGHTEOUS PATH, AND OUT OF THEIR SYSTEM!!!! 🙏

@laurenj1052 Год назад

I’m not an easy cryer but this here had me in tears. My heart went to another realm for him. I would love to see an update .

@timfowler7107 9 месяцев назад

likewise.. i was crying kinda hard at the end!! lol

@ArmaniTVWK Год назад

As once being a young black male youth as well, WE ALL ARE RODERICK! Hold your head young bro, life gets better AS LONG AS you continue to realize and see life as you have, STAY ON THE STRAIGHT and narrow! As hard as it may be and as tempting as I know the streets always be, coming from where we coming from, follow your goals to be an electrician bro, make something else of yourself opposed to allowing the streets or the judicial system to WRITE YOUR STORY FOR YOU! Period. Love you bro, if no one else does, you gon be good, god know what he doing 😉 👌🏾💯

@mikecz201 Год назад

He’s back in prison.

@sawgunna01zerowun43 10 месяцев назад

That prosecutor has some underlying "i dont like him" issues

@RiccoDon-ik9xq 5 месяцев назад

Nah fr f*ck that lady she is the reason why the system has downfalls

@deniathompson118 Год назад

This prosecutor is clearly desperate to ruin a life….. She supposed to represent the state not her own prejudices and assumptions.

@norcalguaponorcalguapo6773 Год назад

Rod, once your working or studying something you enjoy, u will be around people with the same ambitious attitude. Your good looking, strong and kind . The world is ahead of you .z fight for your mom, your kids and yourself . God bless you

@macysondheim Год назад

You’re *

@jayrock6567 Год назад

WOW THIS YOUNG BROTHER IS A VERY ASTUTE, INTELLIGENT MAN...I WANT HIM TO DO WELL IN LIFE AND STAY OUT OF THE SYSTEM.....IDK HOW OLD THIS DOCUMENTARY IS...BUT I PRAY HE'S THAT ELECTRICIAN HE WANTED TO BE AND BEING A FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN!!

@yayanegron1135 Год назад

Watching his story had me in all my feels as a mother of a teenage son who has gone through something similar it really broke me. I've got faith he will make it through in a positive way

@SaraLeeSparkles 3 месяца назад

This is a great documentary. Love to see this. I hope all the best for this family. Kudos to Rodrick's support system.

@CalamariProductions 3 месяца назад

@SaraleeSparkles - Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Glad you found Rodrick's story and liked the production! Much appreciated!

@CVS819 Год назад

Man, it's hard fighting your case while you're in than being out. If this is your first defense, you can ask for a release. But seems like he said he had been to jail already. Wish you the best boy

@MoneyMadeHayden Год назад

I’m on Pre trial release right now, fighting a juvenile case and a adult case both felonies I’m fighting 3 felonies on my adult case and 2 on the juvenile, I’m facing 7 years in cali state prison but they gave me one chance to show I can change and ima fully take this chance I started a bible study, therapy, and soon starting a anger management crazy shit is I just turned 18 in September I almost threw away my whole 20s but god blessed me it’s time to be a man and live for the ones who truly love and care for me

@CVS819 Год назад

@The Don Dada H good on you bruh. Of people can get PR. God blessed you for making it right. For I just got out mid of last year. Whatever you do, do it right and make sure you enjoy it n keep your head up bruh good shit on your back. Fk the friends. It's all about being about God family hustle. Remember this. Don't waste your energy on people that you think they will be there for you, witch they won't be there to bail you out nor care but always will say "FREE MY BOY" . Witch is bullshit. Good on you bruh.

@annaservetas214 Год назад

Being I jail before does not mean he's guilty

@ashandemi Год назад

Yesss, hi my favorite crew! ❤️

@CalamariProductions Год назад

Hiya @ashandemi!! Happy Saturday!

@moneyfeinponce6567 Год назад

she tried to make it a big deal that he was 17, about to be 18 in 7 days and a friend of a guy that just turned 20 years old 🤦🏽‍♂️. friendship has no age limits

@tashiaredd3421 Год назад

Right! There’s only a 2-3 years age difference. Hell they could’ve been friends since elementary or high school. The prosecutor was trippin!

@YouTube_Disciple_YTD_Demon Год назад

That part pîssed mè tf 0ff and he said “he just made 20” meaning he’s 17 and the friend is 19 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ like where in the law book does it say (17 yr old and a 19 yr old being friends is illegal or even taboo)? I swear they should only let our own people look over our own people. He’s the only black person in a sea of clouds that act likes wèed possession is like shôötíng the prêsidënt. Get that fät whîte hôg ôûttà hèrë

@mynealways509 10 месяцев назад

Rodrick, you're success is measured by the strength you have displayed with staying as far away as possible from you're old way of life... You got this kid! Go , go , go....

@kentucky_native3974 Год назад

Im praying for you and your baby mom. I've been through something very similar. God bless you and your son.

@jackiestewart3431 Год назад

Roderick you’re extremely intelligent, articulate,and you’ve learned from your mistakes. Watching this was heartbreaking because I could relate. I went through the same thing with my teenage son. He was in and out of the juvenile system and ended up loosing custody because he was in the system. His so called friends tried killing him. We went through a lot but I never gave up on him. Once he got released right before his 17th birthday he changed and never went back and I thank God. Roderick I wonder where you’re at in life. I wonder if you made your dreams come true and you’re that electrician you destined to be and a wonderful father. Perhaps your married now. You should be at least 32 if I’m calculating your age correctly. I wish you the best of luck. Please give us an update. I found you on Facebook but that account was from years ago…❤❤❤❤

@PawBrianmller 11 месяцев назад

I am from Denmark, Europe. Your court system in the US never stops to shock me. I to was a boy who had problems with the law at that ages, but different from your system the system in Denmark is build to find out what the problem really is, and find the help you need to get on the right track again. Today I am a grown man with 2 daughters and a good career.

@CalamariProductions 11 месяцев назад

@PawBrianmller - Denmark is a model for the world. You are very fortunate your brush with the system happened there instead of the U.S. We've known many juvenile justice professionals who have traveled to Denmark to observe and study your system. The consensus always seems to be the same: Denmark does it right. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@goodcatfilms4276 Год назад

Locking up people for weed should be a crime

@KeriHouston Год назад

In 2005 yes

@godofmyworld77 Год назад

Yea man I hear that

@user-mh6ug6qc2j 11 месяцев назад

I love to see stuff like this 🎉 congratulations to him I would like to see an update on him he's very bright I must say .

@In_DEPPTH Год назад

I can’t even 😂😂 all over a plant that is legal in most states! Especially for his condition which would be ptsd! These drs prescribe worse medication then some fen weed! Shut this down 😂

@MarkoRussellUSA 11 месяцев назад

Id love to know how he is months later now. I so hope and wish him well!. He seems to have made solid change and turn around, it's always hard, but if you see the goal and believe in yourself to get there, you can it, Hopefully he will see this message. Great job !

@BSDG24 Год назад

Just listening to him speak and within the first two minutes it's apparent that he's clearly intelligent. I hope he attained his dreams.

@Dirty2Clean1980 Год назад

I went through all of this as a young man, I became an active gang banger not member and yes there's a big difference, at age 14 untill 35 years old untill I moved to Denver I was well known and because i was in a black gang the cops really knew and messed with me to the point they would say i had a warrant if they caught me on a friday and on monday I wouldnt go to couet because there wasnt no warrant. If I wouldn't of moved I would be doing life or dead. My friends all are and if not they are going back in and out. A couple are drug addicts. Drugs where a no no in my Gang but now days it's not like that. I understand this man and just like me if I had someone to just talk to me or really listen n care I wouldn't of stayed involved so long.thank God I'm not in prison doing life, but I've been shot, stabbed in my head, jumped over 20 times, locked up you name it. Also had to do some things I regret but had to figure myself for to move on. When I was young I felt like I had to dumb myself down because being smart or even doing the right thing was looked at as weak. This young man is smart and has a good head on his shoulders but he needs support. I hope he's doing well and my blessings go out to him and his family.

@waimbuthia820 Год назад

Great lawyer, counselor, probation woman and compassionate judge; a heartless & possibly racist prosecutor as are some of the commentators on this page. It's a proven fact that Black teens and even very young children are ALWAYS treated differently and as adults and much is expected from them than their white counterparts by law enforcement and judicial system. I hope with all my heart that Rodrick, who must be around 30 made something of himself because he was clearly very smart, articulate and motivated. I'm weirded out, by the way, about a mother who never shed a tear for her son, even when he asked to hug her, while I, a total, stranger, was bawling my eyes out. I know this in no way means she doesn't love him but it's just an observation. Then, again, black single mothers raising their children in most trying circumstances have to often be strong. I pray for all the Rodricks i=of this country whose whole system is often rigged against them.

@chelsey2921 Год назад

YES! Very well said, I couldn’t agree with you more!

@awKtn32-_- Год назад

I can’t stand this prosecutor I know it’s her job but she seems to only want convictions. She’s a juvenile prosecutor our juvenile system should be there to rehabilitate our youth I know some can’t be helped but she seems to have know ambition to want to help only to put in prison. She has showed her colors in many cases I have seen.

@christinfranklin1333 Год назад

True

@waimbuthia820 Год назад

@You Tube I don't know how to respond to your rant. READ my comment carefully. If you understand English, you will be able to follow what I said. Sheesh.

@ashleymorgan9874 Год назад

I believe in you Rod! God is with you and we all make mistakes. Keep pushing forward. ❤

@geminienergy Год назад

Did no one hear the judge say one of the charges was from 2008? This is over ten years old hes in his 30s now.

@Scotcheroos_by_Gramma_Val 4 месяца назад

My grandsons father has been locked up all of his life. He is now a newly18 years old and has grown up without his father.. only his Mother and his baby sister - I pray that life is GREAT for my grandchildren - listening to stories like this young man in this story breaks my heart.

@markusallport1276 7 месяцев назад

Powerful. Quite touching to see someone do the right thing and put forth the effort to change his ways. I'd say he needs more hugs and now recognizes he is loved and will do what he can to resurrect his life to a greater good.

@soulsis5533 Год назад

He’s so intelligent and so well spoken. Please change your environment. You have everything it takes to make it and make it well. Gods richest blessings to you and your children💜💜💜💜💜💜

@danielacanto613 Год назад

Nice long episode. Hope he's doing well. So wen will the new videos if this year coming ? Cause I'm looking forward to it

@vknzach Год назад

He was arrested for murder, and was sentenced to life in prison.

@danielacanto613 Год назад

@@vknzach really wow. That's sad to hear

@Belmyna Год назад

The only question dude probably lied about is the drug screen 🤣

@marvinrandolph3731 Год назад

I love Rodrick pause he's a good kid man naw I mean it and I can tell he's on the right path and he wants to do well in life he's got a great head on his shoulders and he's learned from his past mistakes Roderick if you're reading this bro you stay right man and God is going to bless you to the fullest extent because you deserve it man you've been through a lot and now it's time for you to reap some reward in your life may God bless you little brother you and your children take care

@couleuredgirl6314 Год назад

The fact they wasted the time over a marijuana charge and used tax payer money to keep him locked up is crazy. They are riding that boy for no reason.

@yolyortiz6275 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing hopefully everts works out for him

@pamelastates5600 Год назад

Keep your head up my brother ✊🏾God got you . Yg man our path dont define us !! ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇨🇦

@traciebryce6484 10 месяцев назад

That female attorney is just vile...turns my stomach listening and watching her. May this young man have a happy fulfilling life. Id love an update if anyone has one

@robinkeels9517 Год назад

Only in America, my heart and prayers go out to you Roderick

@NajSinghs Год назад

Rodrick, sometimes you have to remove yourself from your familiar stomping grounds, in order to elevate. May you see your own worth, position yourself for greater in life, and be able to reach back & help your family out. Fight, Nephew. Keep fighting.

@lisaflores3169 5 месяцев назад

You got this ✌️Keep your head up.

@serialshagster6651 Год назад

Its sad he says his friend just "made" twenty years old! Like him, I didn't think I would see my twenties either!!! Nobody catches on to this in this courtroom...

@darrellwells9850 10 месяцев назад

This judge doesn't judge. Trained very well and really wants to help people that want help

@CalamariProductions 10 месяцев назад

@darrellwells9850 - After she left the bench she became Indiana's head of the Dept. of Child Services, so she saw the system up close and personal in a different way. Appreciate you watching Rodrick's story and taking the time to comment.

@darrellwells9850 10 месяцев назад

@@CalamariProductions like said pure heart

@greggy9786 Год назад

This video is very good. This should be shown in the schools for the young people who are thinking of joining a gangs.

@LUDWIG215. 10 месяцев назад

Shout out to his lawyer he really went to bat for him 👏🏻👏🏻

@CalamariProductions 10 месяцев назад

@LUDWIG215 - Attorney Wruck did a good job for the kids. He helped them understand the system and what was at stake. It's confusing enough for adults -- for kids, even more so. Thanks for watching Rod's story!

@LUDWIG215. 10 месяцев назад

@@CalamariProductions I grew up in the Pennsylvania juvenile and adult system I wish I had someo like that attorney to explain things and fight for me I had to learn it all on the go

@brendarigotti843 Год назад

Roderick, You are such an intelligent, sensitive, young man. Good luck to you sweetie 👍🌹I really believe you are going to be a wonderful Dad to your kids. We all make mistakes & you have paid for yours. Keep positive🙏🌻🌈🌟

@larryakers1231 Год назад

I'm a grown man and I really cheered when I heard the verdict

@bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526 Год назад

Reminds me of myself as a juvenile i spent most of my juvenile life in custody of the state to remember turning 18 in a juvenile facility to getting released 3 months later jus to get locked up as an adult and facing big time i did do time as an adult,now I'm married with a daughter and work a a good company as a CDL holder i can honestly say i got tired of spending my life in facilities hopefully he'll feel the same way cause ppl eventually become institutionalized and that's not the mind state you want to be in

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@bigbwithathirdeyeopen4526 - really appreciate you telling us your own personal story. It's important for people to hear and see. We've heard from others who are now grown who went through the system like you and these kids have, and they say the same thing: after a while, you mature and realize you just can't stand going through it anymore. Glad to hear you're doing so well and can show others there's always hope!

@bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526 Год назад

@@CalamariProductions appreciate your comment and your platform, thanks again

@Cdot252 Год назад

Damn bro I felt this ..your story literally was my life stay focused king I realize even with dark past you can still have a bright future 💙🤲🏾

@bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526 Год назад

@@Cdot252 appreciate it bro ,much success to you too bro

@garincarter7279 Год назад

I like how the judge was like “ the only opinion that matters in this room is mine “ she was talking to that red haired lady from the state 😂 I can tell how the judge was responding to her and her rebuttals that she don’t like her 🤣🤣 deep video tho fr

@larryakers1231 Год назад

He won me over I hope he can change and grow from his experiences

@serialshagster6651 Год назад

Roderick, I was you from age ten to twenty-five! As soon as my parole was up, following five years of incarceration, I moved away from the place I was raised...I haven't had a single interaction with law enforcement since I left my hometown. Not once, because I don't give people any reason to profile me. In my hometown,I am a career criminal! Too bad that's not true!!! I was made a criminal by over zealous, ignorant cops...Arrested my seven year old brother and I for playing baseball in an empty lot because of a foul ball hitting someone's house. We were charged with all the damage done over the years from time. Back then,I didn't have the support or education to know that I could fight back. Unfortunately, once I learned and won a case brought against the local police force for assault and profiling of myself and my innocent little brother when I was 18, they retaliated by fabricating evidence and putting me in prison for an 8 year sentence, for which I did five years. I realized I couldn't take another win against them because they may kill me next! Please get home and get away from these cowards and this crooked system!

@CalamariProductions Год назад

@serialshagster6651 - Really appreciate you sharing your story. You are right -- getting away from the environment that led to trouble in the first place is key to finally starting a new life. Sadly, it can be very difficult for some young people to do. Glad to hear you were able to make it out and start anew. You give others hope.