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The Akron Legal News
The Akron Legal News is a daily publication devoted to legal, financial, real estate and general news. Designated by the Federal, County and Municipal Courts as the Official Law Journal of Summit County, Ohio.
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Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentences
CHICAGO (AP) — Advocates for domestic violence survivors in Illinois celebrated earlier this month when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making it easier for those who are incarcerated to get reduced sentences.
House bill sponsor Rep. Kelly Cassidy was among those cheering. First elected in 2011, she has since writt ... (full story)