House Hearing Emphasizes Glaring Injustices in Crack Cocaine Sentencing

civilrights.org     05-Mar-2008            

No description available ... Witness testimony at a February 26 hearing before the House Judiciary's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security presented an almost unanimous agreement on the need for crack cocaine sentencing reform. New legislation is... [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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