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NJ mayors, lawmakers call for tightening of bail rules
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Mayors, others want those accused of using firearm in a crime to stay in jail until trial
Five years ago, NJ enacted a law that essentially did away with cash bail, only keeping those accused of a crime in jail if they were deemed a threat. After a recent increase in gun violence, some mayors and lawmakers are reconsidering that law. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other elected leaders on Tuesday called for reform that would keep people arrested on gun charges behind bars until trial.
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NJ mayors, lawmakers call for tightening of bail rules
Clip: 2/8/2022 | 2m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Five years ago, NJ enacted a law that essentially did away with cash bail, only keeping those accused of a crime in jail if they were deemed a threat. After a recent increase in gun violence, some mayors and lawmakers are reconsidering that law. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other elected leaders on Tuesday called for reform that would keep people arrested on gun charges behind bars until trial.
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