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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Jackie Lacey dismisses weed convictions in LA. Why now?

    LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey this week dismissed 66,000 marijuana-related convictions in the county. She describes the work that went into it, and addresses critics who say the timing (just before an election) is suspect.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 14, 2020 • 50m Listen

    LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey this week dismissed 66,000 marijuana-related convictions in the county. She describes the work that went into it, and addresses critics who say the timing (just before an election) is suspect.

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