Arson trial awaits man accused of starting fourth-largest wildfire in California history
Ronnie Dean Stout II, accused of starting the Park Fire, is set for trial following a not guilty plea, facing severe charges and potential life sentence.
'Struck by Justice:' Polly Klaas murder led to harsher sentences. Is that the answer to crime?
The Three Strikes Law in California stemmed from the tragic murder of Polly Klaas, resulting in harsher sentences for repeat offenders.
The law set the tone for tough-on-crime policies, leading to mass incarceration but has faced pushback as criminal justice reform efforts gain traction.