Three Strikes Project Helps California Inmates Facing Disproportionate Sentences PUBLISHED 9:33 PM PT Feb. 28, 2021 PUBLISHED 9:33 PM PST Feb. 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES It’s a long road too restoration for his ’85 Cutlass Supreme, but Charlie Ramirez sees the potential in the beat-up, old car.
After all, he also got a second chance at life.
What You Need To Know
The Three Strikes Project helps inmates reduce their sentences
In 2012, voters reformed Three Strikes with Proposition 36
Newly-elected L.A. County DA George Gascón seeks to end sentencing enhancements
A judge recently issued a preliminary injunction against Gascón s directives
Ramirez has just one photo of himself from the early 1990’s a time when he lived on the streets and stole to support his addiction. After two home break-ins, he got his third strike for stealing a car stereo. He ended up sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Trump Returns to Political Stage at CPAC in Orlando
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Trump to speak Sunday at CPAC in Orlando
Trump slated for 3:45 p.m.
Many supporters are excited for Trump s return to the political arena after taking a month away.
Ahead of his arrival in Orlando, it’s looking more and more like a rally outside of CPAC. Some people are unhappy to see the former president making a return to speak for the Republican Party, hoping he d step back after a troubled final year in office. Others are excited to see his take on moving the party forward.