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David Prater holds up the jail trust proposal while debating his views.
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Troubled Oklahoma County jail could be operated by private company under plan being considered

An Oklahoma County advisory council recommended that county officials create a separate body to supervise the Oklahoma County Jail.

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Tracy Smallwood outside her Tulsa apartment.
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Bill making some crimes retroactive would reduce prison population but could have unintended consequences

A bill in the state Legislature would make a controversial state question retroactive. As a result around hundreds of people could receive shorter prison sentences. But state prosecutors warn of unintended consequences.

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