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Jack Kingston: $30,000 to $50,000 per year per prisoner. While some wealthy law firm is going around with endless appeals, not worrying…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
$30,000 to $50,000 per year per prisoner. While some wealthy law firm is going around with endless appeals, not worrying about the victim, not worrying about the detriment to society and just having a good time at it.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

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Discussing the costs associated with incarceration and the impact of legal appeals on victims and society.

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