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Concerns grow over bills to overhaul state criminal justice system

There's growing concern about criminal justice bills pending in Albany that would impact those held on bail and a suspect's access to information about witnesses and victims.

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There's growing concern about criminal justice bills pending in Albany that would impact those held on bail and a suspect's access to information about witnesses and victims.

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