50 Cent Warns of Los Angeles' Downfall Due to No-Bail Policy

Rapper 50 Cent expressed his concern on Instagram about Los Angeles' zero-bail policy, stating that the city is "finished" as a result. The policy, which took effect in May, allows for the release of individuals accused of misdemeanor crimes and those currently incarcerated for such offenses. The no-bail system applies to nonviolent crimes like theft, shoplifting, drug use, vandalism, and battery. While the policy was initially implemented to reduce jail crowding during the pandemic, a recent study found that it led to a surge in violent crime by repeat offenders in one county.