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Hank Johnson: You actually get punished for having a trial and taking the stand and testifying.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2014
You actually get punished for having a trial and taking the stand and testifying.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson highlights the penalties defendants face for going to trial.

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