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‘Non-violent’ prisoners parole sooner: What will that mean for street violence?

Voters will have the final say Tuesday on a proposal aimed at giving “non-violent” California prisoners a chance at parole after completing their minimum sentence, a move proponents say will emphasize rehabilitation and reduce prison overcrowding, but that opponents contend will put violent offenders on the streets. Proposition 57 would allow parole consideration for people […]

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