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Aug. 13, 2015

Prop. 47 blamed by some for rise in crime

After years of gradual decline, several sudden spikes in homicides, violent crimes and property crimes up and down the state have thrust last year's controversial ballot measure, Proposition 47, back under the microscope.


By L.J. Williamson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


After years of gradual decline, several sudden spikes in homicides, violent crimes
and property crimes up and down the state have thrust last year's controversial ballot
measure, Proposition 47, back under the microscope. Recently released mid-year statistics
collected from various counties throughout California reveal that these types of...

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