Extortion, or the Price of Freedom? Bail Bondsmen Accused of Exploiting Poor Clients.

Authors :: SILVER-GREENBERG, JESSICA
DEWAN, SHAILA
Source :: New York Times. 4/1/2018, Vol. 167 Issue 57919, p1-15. 3p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: The article explores the alleged exploitation of poor clients by bail bondsmen in the U.S. A particular focus is given to the case of Ronald Egana who was arrested and returned to prison after failing to pay his bondman. Bond companies and their agents are criticized for offering bail loans to desperate customers at high prices.

Subjects :: *BAIL bond agents
*CLIENT relations
*ARREST
*IMPRISONMENT
*PREDATORY lending

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