Potential Early Release of 76,000 Inmates Sparks Concern

Potential Early Release of 76,000 Inmates Sparks Concern
Orange County Central Mens Jail in Santa Ana, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Drew Van Voorhis
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Law officials in Orange County, Calif. say they’re worried about state plans to reduce the sentences of up to 76,000 inmates.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said it would begin increasing the good conduct credit (GCC) rate for eligible inmates on May 1, affording them an opportunity for early release.
Drew Van Voorhis
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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