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Olney in L.A.

Prop 57: Inmate sentencing

Prop 57 would change sentencing for non-violent offenders making them eligible for earlier release based on good behavior. What are the implications?

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By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 2016 • 7m Listen

Forty years ago Governor Jerry Brown supported fixed term sentencing. Now he's reversing himself and supporting Proposition 57. It would make non-violent offenders eligible for early release based on good behavior. But is the system prepared to handle the ramifications and will it mean an uptick in crime?

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    Warren Olney

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