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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Suspect in Bronx shooting of 2-year-old boy nabbed by US Marshals: sources

A suspect in a shooting incident involving a 2-year-old was arrested during a visit to a diversion program.
The suspect had a prior plea deal in a separate case and was enrolled in a community-based program. [ more ]
sfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County Will Charge Unhoused People With a Crime If They Refuse Shelter

San Mateo County has passed a law making it a misdemeanor for homeless people to refuse shelter.
The law is a two strikes policy, where a person would only be charged if they have declined shelter twice and received two written warnings. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

Well-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals

Mental health courts have sprung up around the country.
Getty Images GAINESVILLE, Ga.
In early December, Donald Brown stood nervously in the Hall County Courthouse, concerned he'd be sent back to jail.
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