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flag California's criminal justice reforms have led to the release of lifers like Gerardo Lopez, sparking safety concerns.

flag In California, criminal justice reforms and Proposition 57 have raised concerns about "truth in sentencing," allowing convicted felons to petition for resentencing and have their records cleared. flag This led to the release of Gerardo Lopez, who was initially sentenced to life without parole for murder, after his sentence was reduced multiple times. flag Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer criticized these changes, creating a unit to fight against what he sees as injustices that risk public safety.

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