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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Early Release for Female Prisoners

    More than 4000 women inmates in California prisons could be released early — if they have less than two years left on their sentences, if their crimes were nonviolent, non-serious and non-sexual — and if they have children. That's according to a law signed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    More than 4000 women inmates in California prisons could be released early — if they have less than two years left on their sentences, if their crimes were nonviolent, non-serious and non-sexual — and if they have children. That's according to a law signed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Don Thompson

      freelance reporter, Kaiser Health News

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      Terry Thornton

      California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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      Celeste Fremon

      WitnessLA.com

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    2 of 3
    State Set to Release Thousands of Female Inmates
    1. 0:00Republicans, Democrats Jockey for Position in Solyndra Case
    2. 8:37Early Release for Female PrisonersYou’re reading this
    3. 24:45Tensions Rise between Israel and Her Regional Allies
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