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Fees for Criminal Offenders Create a Vicious Cycle

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As they serve prison time, offenders are slapped with fees they can't pay, creating a vicious cycle.

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Emily Jane Goodman
Emily Jane Goodman is a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court

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