Which Way, L.A.?
Does California's Parole System Need to Be Rebuilt?
Four Oakland police officers were killed this weekend by a man who had served his sentence but violated the terms of parole. Why do so many California parolees go back to prison? We hear about a massive system in urgent need of repair. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, some AIG executives have given their bonuses back, but the fires of populist anger have already been lit.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenSome AIG executives have given their bonuses back, but the fires of populist anger have already been lit. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, is it greater on the right or the left? Will it paralyze Congress? Can a popular new president turn it to his advantage? Also, the killing of four Oakland police officers has focused attention on a system of parole from prison that even some state officials agree hasn’t been working for years. What’s wrong? What are prospects for change?
Banner image: Oakland police officers collect evidence at a scene where their fellow officers were shot March 21, 2009. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
