USA Crime and Mental Health with Q. Byrum Hurst Jr.

What does justice really mean in America today? Is it simply punishment—or is there a smarter way forward? In this powerful episode of TomCast, attorney Q. Byrum Hurst Jr. shares stories from the courtroom and beyond, exploring the cracks in our system and what it will take to fix them. From wrongful charges in Florida, to shocking headlines like the New York subway stabbing, to his belief that education is the greatest deterrent to crime—this conversation pulls no punches. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: A Florida case that left a man jailed for five years without a conviction Why the revolving door of incarceration isn’t solving crime The subway stabbing that reveals deeper failures in the system Q. Byrum Hurst’s vision for prevention, education, and smarter justice Honest reflections on safety, punishment, and humanity in the legal process If you’ve ever wondered how justice really works—and how it could work better—you’ll want to hear this one.