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Democrat DA in Texas Rescinds Policy to Not Prosecute Thefts Between $100 and $750

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Democrat DA in Texas Rescinds Policy to Not Prosecute Thefts Between $100 and $750
Dallas County District Attorney John Cruezot of Texas. Dallas County
Jana J. Pruet
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Dallas County District Attorney John Cruezot on Monday announced he would rescind his policy not to prosecute Class B misdemeanor thefts of necessary items between $100 and $750.

The Democrat DA said he made the decision to end the policy based on data analysis showing the policy had no effect on crime.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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