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On the recordJune 24, 2009
I wonder how many of those lost their jobs and lifelong savings, would say that the deferred prosecution system did its job?
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen reflects on the negative impact of deferred prosecution on Americans.

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