Legislative leaders announce criminal justice reforms after light rail stabbing

The General Assembly is set to meet this week to discuss a package of criminal justice reforms in response to the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska in August.

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The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 307 or ‘Iryna’s Law,’ aims to eliminate cashless bail for certain offenses and reduce judicial discretion for violent and repeat offenders…

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