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2020.04.09 09:06 GMT+8

California granting early release to 3,500 inmates to curb COVID-19

Updated 2020.04.09 09:06 GMT+8
CGTN

California is granting early release to 3,500 inmates in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus infections in the state prison system. 

The decision follows an emergency order filed by lawyers, requesting an intervention by judges to prevent illness and death. 

CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan explains. 

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