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Jerry Nadler: The modern bail system has become unmoored from its original intent, which was only to ensure defendants return to…

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
The modern bail system has become unmoored from its original intent, which was only to ensure defendants return to court.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Jerrold Nadler critiques the current bail system's failure to serve its original purpose.

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