Mukasey sounds warning about early release
Atty. Gen. Michael B. Mukasey on Thursday attacked plans to roll back the sentences of thousands of federal prisoners convicted under harsh crack cocaine laws, saying that the move could return many violent offenders to the streets and increase the crime problems of U.S. cities.
Mukasey told the U.S. Conference of Mayors that about 1,600 convicted criminals -- "many of them violent gang members" -- could be released as early as March under a decision by the U.S. commission that sets sentencing guidelines for federal crimes. RICHARD B. SCHMITT in the Los Angeles Times.
Mukasey told the U.S. Conference of Mayors that about 1,600 convicted criminals -- "many of them violent gang members" -- could be released as early as March under a decision by the U.S. commission that sets sentencing guidelines for federal crimes. RICHARD B. SCHMITT in the Los Angeles Times.