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Rapper 50 Cent criticizes Los Angeles for reinstating its no-bail policy, stating that the city is "finished." The policy, which was initially implemented during the COVID pandemic to prevent overcrowding in jails, allows for the automatic release of individuals accused of non-violent offenses without paying bail. 50 Cent's comments come as the policy was recently reinstated, and he expresses concern about the potential consequences.
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.
Rapper 50 Cent criticized Los Angeles' no-bail policy, stating that the city is "finished" and predicting a rise in crime. The policy, which exempts individuals accused of misdemeanor crimes from detention and releases those already incarcerated for such offenses, includes 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 an increase in violent crime by repeat offenders in one county.