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.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenLA 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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5 stories‘Isn’t just a matter of waving a wand’: Jackie Lacey on weed conviction dismissals
LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey this week dismissed 66,000 marijuana-related convictions in the county.
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