Probation Holds Clog Wisconsin Jails; Critics Say The Accused Suffer Without Due Process

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Post-Crescent
Tue, 08/20/2019 - 7:59am

On one day alone, 3,000 people were sitting in custody across Wisconsin on probation and parole holds. Many were in for technical violations.

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