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Criminal

Nov. 15, 2000

Hang 'em Low Trend in War on Drugs Points to Kinder, Gentler California

Californians, and maybe Americans as a whole, are sending signals that they're ready to take some of the bite out of the criminal justice system.

        By Garry Abrams

        Californians, and maybe Americans as a whole, are sending signals that they're ready to take some of the bite out of the criminal justice system.
        Call it the hang 'em low trend. That's because there's still plenty of sentiment for judicial retribution, especially for violent crimes. But voters no...

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