Prop. 57 is a California ballot measure passed in 2016 that opened up a pathway for early release for inmates doing time for non-violent crimes.

But the state's Supreme Court ruled today that the measure did not apply to those who were arrested for a mix of violent and non-violent felonies.

For more, Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Prop. 57 is a California ballot measure passed in 2016 that opened up a pathway for early release for inmates doing time for non-violent crimes.
But the state's Supreme Court ruled today that the measure did not apply to those who were arrested for a mix of violent and non-violent felonies.
For more, Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

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