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Despite growing pains, Madison and St. Clair counties report success in enacting sweeping, unfunded changes to the court system mandated under the state’s new SAFE-T Act, including the nation’s first no-cash bond system.
“I can’t begin to imagine the suffering and loss they’ve experienced,” prosecutor says.
“We hope this ruling brings an end to this convicted murderer’s absurd legal gamesmanship,” State’s Attorney Tom Haine stated.
Timothy Banowetz, who was convicted of murdering asbestos attorney Randy Gori, is appealing dismissal of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate a 70-year prison sentence.
“Today, we end an antiquated and unjust system that has disproportionately harmed our communities of color and the poor,” State House speaker said.