Criminal Justice Reform

Heather MacDonald says says the longer people are under lockdown, the more dependent they become on the government for survival - which is what socialism, communism, fascism, and all other forms of collectivism are all about.

The murder occurred 30 days after he was he had been freed from prison due to a state executive order to reduce the prison population during the public health crisis. He was serving a seven-year sentence for robbery when he was released.

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said that he was forced to release 45% of the inmates in the Orange County Jail in April, including seven registered sex offenders, but said that there was no reason to set criminals free as the jails was not overcrowded and social distancing guidelines are being followed.

3,277 prison inmates across 4 states have tested positive for the coronavirus, but 96% show no symptoms. Politicians are using the 'virus' as an excuse to release criminals from prison. Sen. Cory Booker introduced legislation to end all detention for immigration violations as long as coronavirus exists.

Last week, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed shock and dismay over the fact that dozens of inmates released to slow the spread of COVID-19 immediately committed new crimes. The city released over 1,400 inmates.

While police have stopped arresting people for certain crimes, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told citizens that efforts to deal with the pandemic included vigilance against "hate crimes". Don't call the police for protection against prowling or theft, but be sure call if you see "hate".

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Dr. Amanda Klonsky, the chief program officer at a prison education organization, about…
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The Philadelphia Police Department will be delaying arrests for an array of crimes including narcotics, thefts, burglary, vandalism, prostitution, stolen cars, and economic crimes in hopes of curbing spread of coronavirus. The city will also be releasing prisoners to continue “social distancing.”

Investigator Stephen Abreu was arrested charges of assault and attempted murder, but Judge Hilary Gingold released him without bail. Abreu has been suspended from his job as an investigator, where he has worked for nearly four years.

Earlier this week, Barry told a reporter, “I’m famous! I take $200, $300 a day of your money, cracker! You can’t stop me! Bail reform, it’s lit! It’s the Democrats! The Democrats know me and the Republicans fear me. You can’t touch me! I can’t be stopped!”