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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System and Victims' Rights

    The so-called Victims' Bill of Rights was voted into the state constitution in 1982, but supporters of Proposition 9 on next week's ballot say what they call a "broken" system favors criminals. Opponents, including San Quentin's former warden, say it's unnecessary and expensive.

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

    The so-called Victims' Bill of Rights was voted into the state constitution in 1982, but supporters of Proposition 9 on next week's ballot say what they call a "broken" system favors criminals. Opponents, including San Quentin's former warden, say it's unnecessary and expensive. Victims are notified of criminal proceedings, and they can attend and participate in hearings on sentencing and parole. Prop 9 would expand those rights. We hear both sides.

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    Prop 9: Crime, Next Week's Ballot, Taxes and Schools
    1. 1:21Orange County Sheriff Carona on Trial
    2. 7:21Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System and Victims' RightsYou’re reading this
    3. 18:43Schwarzenegger Warns that Education Could Face $ 2-4 Billion Cuts
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Andrea Brody

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

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Todd Spitzer

      Orange County Board of Supervisors

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      Glenn Backes

      Policy Consultant, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Prop 9: Crime, Next Week's Ballot, Taxes and Schools
    1. 1:21Orange County Sheriff Carona on Trial
    2. 7:21Proposition 9: Criminal Justice System and Victims' RightsYou’re reading this
    3. 18:43Schwarzenegger Warns that Education Could Face $ 2-4 Billion Cuts
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