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It is time for Arizona to abolish failed truth in sentencing laws

Guest Opinion//February 25, 2020//

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It is time for Arizona to abolish failed truth in sentencing laws

It is time for Arizona to abolish failed truth in sentencing laws

Guest Opinion//February 25, 2020//

(Shutterstock) Arizona Rep. Walter Blackman, R-Snowflake, recently introduced a bill that would allow nonviolent offenders to be eligible for a reduced sentence if they participate in...

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