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Thousands released from prison in move to control COVID-19
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Eligible prisoners nearing the end of their sentence will be released to control COVID-19.
Gov. Phil Murphy says between now and next March, New Jersey will release more than 3,000 inmates under the new law that shortens sentences by up to eight months. It excludes murderers and sex offenders.
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Thousands released from prison in move to control COVID-19
Clip: 11/4/2020 | 3m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Phil Murphy says between now and next March, New Jersey will release more than 3,000 inmates under the new law that shortens sentences by up to eight months. It excludes murderers and sex offenders.
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