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  • Lisa explores the world of criminal informants, untrained civilians who perform undercover operations for law enforcement. By targeting the vulnerable, are police coercing citizens into risking their lives despite uncertain and often deadly circumstances? (Original Air Date: June 19, 2014) Watch more of Our America with Lisa Ling on the WatchOWN app. For more information visit www.oprah.com/...
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  • @Robin-xt7yo
    @Robin-xt7yo 4 місяці тому +65

    Lisa Ling is the best journalist ever. Binge watching her episodes.

  • @jhendry6969
    @jhendry6969 4 місяці тому +79

    😢Thank you Lisa Ling and OWN for telling these stories. 🙏 my heart goes out to these people and their families their families. This is not the country I know. 😔

    • @lovelyshirl
      @lovelyshirl 4 місяці тому +7

      That's because it's NOT the country we once knew. It's a long way from what it once was.

    • @cascade00
      @cascade00 4 місяці тому +4

      It's said we are in a soft totalitarian country now. If you feel as if you need to struggle more than necessary, this might be the country you live in.
      Cheers to Lisa Lings work, she is doing excellent work.

    • @Princetta-th6il
      @Princetta-th6il 2 місяці тому

      Because all you know is the little circle that you be around that is not the real world she should have stayed with what she knows sorry for your loss 😮😢😢

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Princetta-th6ilI have a big circle I've been around and it's not the same country!!!

  • @lovelyshirl
    @lovelyshirl 4 місяці тому +58

    This is a highly dangerous game all-around, no matter which way you look at it. Dangerous and very, very frightening.

    • @natashanault
      @natashanault 2 місяці тому +2

      But the police should be going undercover, not randoms in the game 😢

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      ​@@natashanaultespecially people without training or protections that pur law enforcement have.
      The law enforcement community has gotten out of control.

  • @vikki4now
    @vikki4now 4 місяці тому +69

    Shocking and evil. This story needs to be told in the main stream.

    • @VyHuynh-g1n
      @VyHuynh-g1n 2 місяці тому +2

      Never going to be the justice system is based on race and wealth simple as that.

  • @arthurswanson3285
    @arthurswanson3285 4 місяці тому +30

    That ICE handler needs to be investigated and fired.

  • @Chris-dz4vh
    @Chris-dz4vh 4 місяці тому +25

    Such an excellent series. Thank you Lisa. Great journalism x

  • @saammahakala
    @saammahakala 4 місяці тому +36

    "Informants" are as trustworthy as the law enforcement that utilizes them!

  • @bosslady1936
    @bosslady1936 4 місяці тому +37

    Lisa you are the best ❤

  • @marsharowaihy6725
    @marsharowaihy6725 4 місяці тому +14

    Absolutely 👍 Love ❤️ Our America!! Lisa is a Great Journalist!! Thank you for post!!

  • @Gioli565
    @Gioli565 4 місяці тому +12

    This is unconscionable

  • @GINA-yb3ri
    @GINA-yb3ri 4 місяці тому +26

    To manipulate a person into doing something, I DO NOT AGREE WITH THAT.

  • @AndreaSylve
    @AndreaSylve 4 місяці тому +31

    So dangerous

  • @GINA-yb3ri
    @GINA-yb3ri 4 місяці тому +41

    Where I grew up, ITS A NO NO, ALL THE WAY AROUND THE BOARD. MY GRANDMA WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY ON THE " YOU TEND TO YOUR OWN BUSINESS. PERIOD.

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      People need to wake up to the idea of live and let live and law enforcement aren't your buddies
      No matter how much they smile at you.

  • @lisachristinaconfirmed5067
    @lisachristinaconfirmed5067 4 місяці тому +15

    Using people, what they are doing is disgusting , inhumane.
    What other choice(s)
    do they have if they are being threatened/used?

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      I hate it but you go to jail .
      1st timers never go to jail anyway.
      Do not let them lie to you!!

    • @KristinA-xv4yk
      @KristinA-xv4yk Місяць тому

      Um…stfu is the other option

  • @diannh2894
    @diannh2894 4 місяці тому +87

    This should be illegal. I think it's just a way for cops to be lazy.

    • @debbiebasche5337
      @debbiebasche5337 4 місяці тому +1

      Cops always let others do their job ! They wait till some poor sucker gets in trouble and then scares the weak into thinking their going to jail...its just like Domino's for law enforcement..they push one down and let the others fall... Remember...YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT...

    • @leslievasquez2645
      @leslievasquez2645 3 місяці тому

      Absolutely right

    • @natashanault
      @natashanault 2 місяці тому

      You are spot on 😢

    • @KacyKnight
      @KacyKnight 2 місяці тому

      Cops are limited by the constitution. CIs aren't.

    • @BiglordDbigeye
      @BiglordDbigeye 2 місяці тому

      😂

  • @harrietbaker4484
    @harrietbaker4484 4 місяці тому +42

    Cops using kids like this or people like this is disgusting and corrupt! The american dream does not exist.

    • @harley8680
      @harley8680 4 місяці тому +2

      At one time it did!

    • @kevholt
      @kevholt 4 місяці тому +1

      @@harley8680 who did it exist for?

    • @swallowedinthesea11
      @swallowedinthesea11 4 місяці тому +1

      @@kevholt Is you mad?

    • @swallowedinthesea11
      @swallowedinthesea11 4 місяці тому

      Tyler was a CI in 13 Reasons Why until the bad people found out and ultimately mowed him down.

    • @swallowedinthesea11
      @swallowedinthesea11 4 місяці тому +2

      @@harley8680 It never did since 1776!

  • @bbe3034
    @bbe3034 4 місяці тому +12

    I’ve wondered what would happen if drugs were legal? It’s weird that drug dealers get more years in prison than child predators!! And I’ve never used illegal drugs.

    • @natashanault
      @natashanault 2 місяці тому +1

      Portugal - they did it 🎉

  • @MAMMASALI86
    @MAMMASALI86 4 місяці тому +6

    Lisa ling and own thank you very much for sharing this story with us and may God bless and protect you all every day amin3x ❤

  • @amkaro78
    @amkaro78 4 місяці тому +5

    Rachel Hoffman was unalived in Tallahassee, FL in 2008. Recruited by TPD to work off a marijuana charge. Her handlers lost her when her unalivers changed the meeting spot. Tragic stories.

    • @amkaro78
      @amkaro78 4 місяці тому

      @@jolo3118 that is what said. …Rachel was unalived by her unalivers.

    • @jolo3118
      @jolo3118 4 місяці тому +2

      @@amkaro78 yes I know that's what it means.

  • @LeandieWilliams
    @LeandieWilliams 4 місяці тому +16

    The horror on Lisa's face says it all 😢

  • @EVAVALENCIA-e3l
    @EVAVALENCIA-e3l 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank You Lisa I am
    Proud of Alex and congratulations

  • @Az56818
    @Az56818 2 місяці тому +4

    Thats yhe biggest problem i think if most ppl knew how difficult it was to even get someone into treatment they would be outraged

  • @QueenJLee420
    @QueenJLee420 3 місяці тому +1

    Im glad they made thos video, now i can share exactly what ive been trying to tell people...

  • @Claudia-cr2pm
    @Claudia-cr2pm 4 місяці тому +3

    I knew a kid that got forced into this when i was in college. He killed himself after he was suspected by peers.

  • @sarahalbers5555
    @sarahalbers5555 4 місяці тому +2

    I remember this story. It is beyond sad
    This is totally unethical.
    I feel so badly for the families.

  • @Black.Lives.Matter
    @Black.Lives.Matter 4 місяці тому +5

    You just gotta take your punishment and lay down 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      That's it.
      It's a sad world but drugs won't help you.

  • @jazzy5975
    @jazzy5975 4 місяці тому +9

    Everybody ha their own agenda. At rhe end of the day sorry to say her daughter is another casualty 😢thats what they do. They knew her name would come out they just didn't care

  • @bligit384
    @bligit384 3 місяці тому +2

    To hear what that lawyer said...

  • @magicofkarpaty8356
    @magicofkarpaty8356 2 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @swallowedinthesea11
    @swallowedinthesea11 4 місяці тому +6

    Tyler was a CI in 13 Reasons Why until the bad people found out and ultimately mowed him down.

  • @largefamilylivin9629
    @largefamilylivin9629 4 місяці тому +8

    She recorded the stings for police so her death could have been recorded

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      It was im sure ,bow they are responsible but will never admit to it or face consequences for their part of it.

  • @TraciGoodskyP
    @TraciGoodskyP 2 місяці тому +1

    Sorry for your loss 😢 they see her call logs an get that person

  • @KeepitLowLowQue
    @KeepitLowLowQue 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow!!!!! Shame on law enforcement … not surprising ….

  • @cosmicalchemist8219
    @cosmicalchemist8219 4 місяці тому +3

    This is SO messed up

  • @markeugenelee2083
    @markeugenelee2083 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful lisa

  • @judyguerrero2638
    @judyguerrero2638 4 місяці тому +1

    Good video

  • @peaches79
    @peaches79 4 місяці тому +8

    It’s sad all around but all the participants were breaking the law and were self seeking to agree to be PIs and some paid a heavy price. Lesson is be true to yourself and own your mistakes

  • @kristy3041
    @kristy3041 3 місяці тому +1

    Isn’t the first and sure won’t be the last. They’re not your friends

  • @1st-qt9ce
    @1st-qt9ce 4 місяці тому +2

    Plant evidence or plant informants.

  • @tiasara5967
    @tiasara5967 3 місяці тому +2

    I bet this is what happened to the ldaho 4. Funny how fast they moved to tear that house down😡 Dirty business with that particular crime.

  • @monicaperry8663
    @monicaperry8663 4 місяці тому +3

    It could happen to you

  • @paulsaragosa371
    @paulsaragosa371 4 місяці тому +2

    Captain po po s setup s

  • @Clayton-dp2ww
    @Clayton-dp2ww 2 місяці тому

    A hard.
    Working family man comes to this country is what makes this country great. We work hard, we are patriots.
    To have this Should.
    Not ever happen from a Patriot.Treat every human that is going to be an American equal.
    And that's our god giving right

    • @MattHrela
      @MattHrela Місяць тому

      They wanted this guy to just walk around New York city looking for terrorist lol

  • @Az56818
    @Az56818 2 місяці тому +2

    If ur gonna live that life just do ur time because law enforcement definitely doesn't care about you

  • @JohnGotti-i6k
    @JohnGotti-i6k 2 місяці тому

    Appreciate chu

  • @tracilynette2984
    @tracilynette2984 4 місяці тому +11

    Nasty work.

  • @latyshal.2286
    @latyshal.2286 4 місяці тому +1

    This should be illegal. They did not protect Jaime at all. I hope her daughters are doing well in life. May she continue to rest in peace.

  • @nuworldman9280
    @nuworldman9280 20 днів тому

    Come on Lisa, do some undercover digging on these cops. Help put a stop to this.

  • @JoshP037
    @JoshP037 4 місяці тому

    I call Citrus 911 when I run out of orange juice.

  • @charlottep6425
    @charlottep6425 2 місяці тому +1

    NOW u see WHO THE REAL CRIMINALS ARE😡😤

  • @drkarenbukharibukhari9931
    @drkarenbukharibukhari9931 2 місяці тому

    I am volunteering in police 👮

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Man you are messed up.
      They are nasty people and they are not your friends!!!

  • @SELFMADE84
    @SELFMADE84 4 місяці тому

    BRAZY 😮 PHX AZ 🌵😔 BIRD CITY 🐦🕊️🌆

  • @shizmobbinmobbin6235
    @shizmobbinmobbin6235 3 місяці тому +2

    The police need to held accountable

  • @samoryTure
    @samoryTure 3 місяці тому +1

    They essentially killed that young lady and blamed her for her death.

  • @buttercupj6208
    @buttercupj6208 4 місяці тому +5

    My name is Helen Keller blind and deaf.....

  • @hersheyssmith2104
    @hersheyssmith2104 4 місяці тому +3

    Are these informants getting paid big time?

    • @jeffh296
      @jeffh296 4 місяці тому +1

      Seems like they're addicts getting paid in drug money..probably not a lot

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Working off charges

  • @yeaitsmimi
    @yeaitsmimi 4 місяці тому

    "mommy... Angel 💞😇" 😢😢 🤦🏾‍♀️😔

  • @joecracker78
    @joecracker78 4 місяці тому +2

    Yeah! Support the blue!

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Why? They are not on the publics side. Not on your side.
      They are out for themselves period.
      They just want to advance their career.

  • @paulsaragosa371
    @paulsaragosa371 4 місяці тому +2

    Pawns and thy po poo Pawns

  • @markielrobb2669
    @markielrobb2669 4 місяці тому +1

    THE POLICE SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH MURDER. AND THE OFFICE THAT SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW HE WOULD FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD IS A DAM LIE..

  • @pipeline8554
    @pipeline8554 2 місяці тому

    I wonder what the S in S visa stands for lol.

  • @user-im_Me05123
    @user-im_Me05123 18 днів тому

    Why didn't citrus county take her out of that situation?? Emmmmm maybe citrus county was the suspect.... Look into the story of kenny richie

  • @tracyclark7560
    @tracyclark7560 4 місяці тому

    we obviously live in a dangerous society with no campaign, or power system leading us in any other opposite direction. So, it's a dirty job, but somebody, many bodies, have to do it, to get the big job done.

  • @not_today_satan_7
    @not_today_satan_7 4 місяці тому +5

    Horrible

  • @dogteamproductions5498
    @dogteamproductions5498 4 місяці тому +1

    Milio how u get the money for that business?

    • @tasha_t9210
      @tasha_t9210 4 місяці тому +1

      Have you not watched the interview, they both worked & saved money in order to start a business!

  • @Slim-so8ug
    @Slim-so8ug 4 місяці тому

    No

  • @user-so4rw8sp9d
    @user-so4rw8sp9d 4 місяці тому +2

    As a mother or a parents we should not TOLERATE our children wrong doing..you should not TOLERATE her addiction even do it's need for medication there's a lot of REMEDIES for PAIN not only DRUG'S..she wasted her life😢

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Kids hide,kids lie
      Stay by their side do anything you can.
      God Bless.

  • @truthspeaker711
    @truthspeaker711 4 місяці тому

    Noelle's Law

  • @tiasara5967
    @tiasara5967 3 місяці тому +1

    Cartel nation

  • @jarrodyuki7081
    @jarrodyuki7081 4 місяці тому +1

    s-o++ sos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! topics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Shields of Shame.
      UA-cam channel
      Dirty cops

  • @joshuajeremiahrumley9822
    @joshuajeremiahrumley9822 3 місяці тому

    🫤😔

  • @LexyTheEbikeQueen
    @LexyTheEbikeQueen 4 місяці тому +2

    Nobody feels sad for them they shouldn’t did what they did period

    • @vikki4now
      @vikki4now 4 місяці тому

      Um...yes we do feel sorry. Cops were protecting their own drug operations by using ci.s to weed out competition. Using adicts and imagrants is cowardly taking advantage of vulnerable people. You sound illiterate.

    • @marieO07
      @marieO07 4 місяці тому +7

      Ah hun, where has your empathy gone ?. I wish you a little love and peace in your soul. Judgemental views are riddled with hypocrisy ☮️❤️

    • @howlinwulf
      @howlinwulf 2 місяці тому

      Yeah they do what's wrong with you.

  • @paulsaragosa371
    @paulsaragosa371 4 місяці тому +1

    Sorry but this is a fubar setup

  • @cydppalley2644
    @cydppalley2644 4 місяці тому +3

    This sting operation is dirty. Police put her in peril. Leave this to police informants. Quit using civilians to do your dirty work.

  • @teresapealsstreetfoodz7259
    @teresapealsstreetfoodz7259 4 місяці тому +1

    This a great example :Power of those we TRUST ....This is a horrible crime by our own law enforcement...TRUST has been broken over and over with The leadership we have 🥺🥹