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The History of Jail Cam
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In 2000, the jail cam was launched, becoming one of the earliest livestreaming sites, featuring viewers watching the activities of prisoners inside the jails. The jail cam's founder hoped it would show the horrors of prison life and deter people from committing crimes.

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Joe Arpaio, the infamous ex-Sheriff of Maricopa County, launched one of the first live stream websites in 2000 called Jail Cam, allowing people to view innocent detainees being booked into jail, fingerprinted, and taken to holding areas with the hope that it would deter crime.
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Joe Arpaio
Summary

Joe Arpaio, the infamous ex-Sheriff of Maricopa County, launched one of the first live stream websites in 2000 called Jail Cam, allowing people to view innocent detainees being booked into jail, fingerprinted, and taken to holding areas with the hope that it would deter crime.

Chapter
The History of Jail Cam
Episode
Part Two: Joe Arpaio: America's Favorite Concentration Camp Operator
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The report that the entirety of the 2000 internet was about suffering porn is not entirely accurate as people were using the internet for other non-pornographic reasons as well.
04:08 - 06:00 (01:52)
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Internet
Summary

The report that the entirety of the 2000 internet was about suffering porn is not entirely accurate as people were using the internet for other non-pornographic reasons as well.

Chapter
The History of Jail Cam
Episode
Part Two: Joe Arpaio: America's Favorite Concentration Camp Operator
Podcast
Behind the Bastards