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On the recordFebruary 27, 2006
The idea that as a result of this crisis, that I and my other judges may have to release people from jail who in fact committed heinous, serious crimes and now will walk the streets of my city and yours -- and yours, without any consequence is horrible.

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Judge Calvin Johnson expresses concern over the potential release of dangerous criminals due to funding issues in the public defenders' program.

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