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WA bill would give judges discretion to reduce felons' sentences

by By TJ Martinell/The Center Square
| January 24, 2025 2:15 AM

(The Center Square) – Washington state lawmakers are contemplating a bill that, if enacted, would give judges discretion to reduce the sentences of convicted felons, including those convicted of violent crimes and murder. However, some legislators have raised concerns about whether or not such authority should be granted due to concerns about public safety.

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