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DC Council approves crime bill aimed at carjackings, gun crime and retail theft
The council debated several controversial parts of the bill as an overflow crowd of residents made their voices heard. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Slain CEO's parents implore Maryland lawmakers to end good behavior credits for rapists
The parents of slain Baltimore tech CEO Pava Marie LaPere are urging Maryland lawmakers to end good behavior credits leading to early prison release for people incarcerated for first-degree rape. Frank LaPere struggled to speak at times as he testified in favor of a bill to do that. Jason Billingsley, who is charged with first-degree murder in LaPere’s death, was...
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Commanders to honor Tony Lewis Jr. for criminal justice reform work
When the Commanders play at home on New Year’s Eve, D.C. native Tony Lewis Jr. will be recognized with the team’s Changemaker award. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with him about his message.
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Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Killed in DC
A D.C. man who worked on criminal justice reform was killed in Southeast last week. News4’s Derrick Ward has more on the causes to which Kelvin Blowe dedicated his life.