The high cost of staying in touch while incarcerated can linger long after release

NEW ORLEANS — After serving 28 years in prison, Charles Amos walked out of Louisiana’s Angola prison a free man. But since his release last year, he’s felt the economic strain of costly prison phone calls to stay in touch with his incarcerated friends. The 49-year-old spends $150 each month for…#neworleans #charlesamos #angola #wandabertram #blacklouisianans #assetlimited #employed #marthawrightreed #fcc #marthawrightreedact

Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news