Clinton Regrets Failure to Address Cocaine Sentencing Disparity During Presidency

jointogether.org     05-Mar-2008            

Speaking at a University of Pennsylvania symposium on racial conflict, former President Bill Clinton said he should have done more during his presidency to address the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses, which many view as racist. [read full story]                    

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Some crack convicts could soon be set free

cnn.com     03-Mar-2008          

New sentencing guidelines were expected to lead Monday to the early release of more than a dozen federal inmates convicted on crack-cocaine charges. ... Approximately 1,600 federal inmates are currently eligible to ask a court to reduce their sentences because of...                    

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Some crack convicts due for early release

cnn.com     03-Mar-2008          

New sentencing guidelines were expected to lead Monday to the early release of more than a dozen federal inmates convicted on crack-cocaine charges. ... Approximately 1,600 federal inmates are currently eligible to ask a court to reduce their sentences because of...                    

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Not So Fast With Drug Sentencing Assumptions

washingtonpost.com     03-Mar-2008          

In his Feb. 27 letter ["A Closer Look at Crack Offenders"] regarding the impending sentence reductions for certain crack cocaine offenders, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.) lamented the U.S. Sentencing Commission's omission of "drug-related violent crimes" that some of these individuals "may have"...                    

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Some crack convicts due for early release

newslookup.com     03-Mar-2008          

New sentencing guidelines are expected to lead today to the early release of more than a dozen federal inmates convicted on crack-cocaine charges. About 1,600 federal inmates are eligible to ask a court to reduce their sentences because of a decision to make retroactive reduced terms for some...                    

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Lower sentences for crack effective Monday

upi.com     03-Mar-2008          

More than a dozen federal inmates could be released within the next few days under new sentencing guidelines for crack-cocaine convictions, officials said. ... Federal judges can now sentence crack-cocaine defendants under new guidelines, CNN reported. The guidelines...                    

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Lower sentences for crack effective Monday

politicalgateway.com     03-Mar-2008          

More than a dozen federal inmates could be released within the next few days under new sentencing guidelines for crack-cocaine convictions, officials said. ... Federal judges can now sentence crack-cocaine defendants under new guidelines, CNN reported. The guidelines...                    

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Crack felons filing for, getting early releases

cnn.com     03-Mar-2008          

New sentencing guidelines are expected to lead today to the early release of more than a dozen federal inmates convicted on crack-cocaine charges. About 1,600 federal inmates are eligible to ask a court to reduce their sentences because of a decision to make retroactive reduced terms for some...                    

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'Handful' of Crack Cocaine Offenders in Get Early Release

wtop.com     03-Mar-2008          

Their release comes after the U.S. Sentencing Commission decided last year there was a disparity in punishments for crack and powder cocaine. ... By TERRI NELSON Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal public defender says a handful of prisoners sentenced...                    

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CNN - Crack Felons Filing For, Getting Early Releases

ksat.com     03-Mar-2008          

New Sentencing Guidelines Are Expected To Lead Today To The Early Release Of More Than A Dozen Federal Inmates Convicted On Crack-Cocaine Charges. About 1,600 Federal Inmates Are Eligible To Ask A Court To Reduce Their Sentences Because Of A Decision To Make Retroactive Reduced Terms For Some...                    

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'Handful' of Crack Cocaine Offenders Get Early Release

wtop.com     03-Mar-2008          

Their release comes after the U.S. Sentencing Commission decided last year there was a disparity in punishments for crack and powder cocaine. ... By TERRI NELSON Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal public defender says a handful of prisoners sentenced...                    

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