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Survivor in Harris County urges lawmakers to back bail reform, thanks Governor Greg Abbott
Summary
An unidentified survivor of violent crime told county officials that repeat offenders were re-released on bail — one wearing an ankle monitor — and urged support for Governor Greg Abbott's bail reform efforts, saying current practice fails victims and public safety.
An unidentified survivor of violent crime told Harris County officials that the current bail system is failing victims and urged support for bail reform backed by Governor Greg Abbott. "I am also living proof that our current bail system isn't working," the speaker said during a public comment period.
The speaker said several of their offenders were released on bail and that "one of them [was] wearing an ankle monitor" when the…
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