Greater LA

Releasing prison inmates during COVID

Between March and July, California released 3,500 incarcerated people in response to the pandemic. The major outbreak at San Quentin prison prompted them to consider another 8,000 for early release.

By Jonathan Bastian • Dec 3, 2020 • 25m Listen

Between March and July, California released 3,500 incarcerated people in response to the pandemic. The major outbreak at San Quentin prison prompted them to consider another 8,000 for early release. But who qualified for early release from prison under new pandemic rules?

Jonathan Bastian
Host, Life Examined
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Jenna Kagel
Radio producer
Angel Carreras
2022 KCRW Radio Race winner

Greater LA

Releasing prison inmates during COVID

Between March and July, California released 3,500 incarcerated people in response to the pandemic. The major outbreak at San Quentin prison prompted them to consider another 8,000 for early release.

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Greater LA

Releasing prison inmates during COVID

Between March and July, California released 3,500 incarcerated people in response to the pandemic. The major outbreak at San Quentin prison prompted them to consider another 8,000 for early release.

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