America On Trial (AOT) Executive Director Vidal Guzman was featured by WFUV Public Radio discussing the future of Rikers Island and the urgent need for community investment over incarceration. Drawing from his lived experience of being incarcerated at Rikers as a teenager, Guzman highlighted the human impact of the jail system and the importance of creating pathways to opportunity, healing, and public safety. His advocacy reflects AOT's commitment to advancing decarceration, community reinvestment, and justice-centered solutions for impacted communities.

Our Executive Director, & Founder Vidal Guzman, was quoted in this powerful The Sunday Times of London article examining the crisis inside of Rikers Island in NYC.

Explore our Executive Director, Vidal Guzman, featured on Insider. He discusses what Rikers Island is truly like, shedding light on one of the world's most notorious jails. View on the Insider YouTube channel.

Discover our Executive Director, Vidal Guzman, highlighted on JJIE.