State Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Call for Criminal Justice Reform
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The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests across the country has lawmakers in Virginia considering criminal justice reform. And, there’s already some bipartisan agreement emerging during this time of crisis. Michael Pope reports.
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