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Houston-area officials blast judges over dismissal of many criminal cases, call for accountability
[FoxNews] Officials said bail reform and the dismissal of criminal cases have fueled the ongoing crime waveHouston-area law enforcement officials voiced frustration toward Harris County judges this week for dismissing a large number of criminal cases amid an ongoing crime surge in the region, saying criminals are feeling emboldened by lax penalties for violent offenders. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said he was notified several months ago by District Attorney Kim Ogg
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