re: Rape suspect among 100s of arrestees freed (N.O.)from jail with help from mayor’s aide

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These beds are for folks who are truly dangerous

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They've helped plenty of dangerous suspects get out, and had them continue to commit crimes

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Bunton said many suspects – even some booked with felonies – are a low risk to re-offend or miss court, and the community is boosted by allowing them to return to jobs, school or families

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Maybe a first-time non-violent offender, but I wouldn't classify a habitual offender or someone with a violent felony as low-risk. Also, plenty of people miss court (it's not accidental). Just like Cannazaro said, this is a get out of jail free card. Bail is to make sure they have skin in the game

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When you look at our jail population, it is going down without any appreciable increase in our crime rate

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So, if they're not letting the bad guys out, wouldn't the crime rate decrease?