California Law Enforcement Continues to Fight Against Early Release of Violent Criminals

California Law Enforcement Continues to Fight Against Early Release of Violent Criminals
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officer stands guard at the front gate of San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, Calif., on June 29, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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A number of law enforcement officials are continuing their fight against the early release of violent criminals following a court order that blocks state prison officials from doing so.

“[State officials] have it in their mind that releasing people from our institutions is somehow criminal justice reform, but it isn’t,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin told The Epoch Times.

Drew Van Voorhis
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Drew Van Voorhis is a California-based daily news reporter for The Epoch Times. He has been a journalist for six years, during which time he has broken several viral national news stories and has been interviewed for his work on both radio and internet shows.
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