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Montgomery County DA Brett Ligon backs Gov. Greg Abbott's bail reform, citing public-safety concerns
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Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon said he supports Gov. Greg Abbott's bail reform, arguing that judges in larger cities sometimes release repeat offenders on bond and those individuals then move into Montgomery County, where he says they cause crime and victims.
Brett Ligon, the Montgomery County district attorney, said he supports Gov. Greg Abbott's bail reform and argued it will help keep communities safer.
Ligon opened by identifying Montgomery County as "1 of the fastest growing communities in the entire nation," saying rapid growth contributes to his office's exposure to crime. He said his…
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