A Shocking Number of Non-Violent Americans Will Die in Prison

Published November 18, 2013

A Shocking Number Of Non-Violent Americans Will Die In Prison
Evidence that they reduce crime is skimpy; the vast sums spent on them would surely reduce crime more if spent instead on detective work, drug treatment and rehabilitation. The cost to prisoners and their families, meanwhile, is impossible to calculate …
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Columbia County Circuit Court hears criminal cases
Terrence Robinson, charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine — complete drug treatment program. Case continued to Nov … Judith Smith, charged with 16 counts of violation of Arkansas hot check law — case continued to Nov. 21.
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Lawyer says Toronto mayor 'considering' rehab
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is considering entering a rehab program, his lawyer said Friday, in the first indication that the mayor may bow to heavy pressure to seek help — if not take a leave of absence — after he admitted to smoking crack …
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