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Ron Johnson: “Are we putting them [criminals] there longer?”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Chairman Johnson remarks at HSGAC hearing on prison oversight

Published | Video Starts at 22:35

We just really, again, appropriately crack down on that, or is that really like we didn't become more criminal society? We are, we are. We're always arresting those people, convicting and putting them in jail. Are we putting them [criminals] there longer? I mean, I want you to address that potential aspect of this as well. In regards to violent offenses, the department, through prosecutorial efforts, there is a mixture of individuals, as you all are aware, nonviolent criminals and those with violence. (22:35–22:37)

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Asserts that criminals are being incarcerated for longer periods.

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