organized crime rings, groups that resell stolen property, not the individuals that steal the stuff. police point the finger at newsome for laws that they say encourage criminal behavior. clearly these guys have zero fear of consequences. why? prop 47. newsome supported that made theft under $950 a misdemeanor. essentially meaning no police, prosecution or penalty. thieves hit this neiman marcus in san francisco where a study found 49% released from jail before trial don t show up for court and 55% are rearrested while outside. it s a challenge. i ll be honest with you. it s not insurmountable. newsome says none of this crime is related to his reform policies that favor mental health, drug treatment and after school programs over jail. we need to hold folks to