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State holds sentencing hearing
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JUNE 20, 2001 In a companion hearing on federal sentencing, the state of South Dakota is holding a hearing today in Rapid City to consider how American Indians are treated in the criminal justice system. The Family Connection Hospitality House say Indians receive unfair sentences. The group is made up of women whose husbands are in the state penitentiary. Get the Story:
Inmates' families see discrepancies (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 6/20) Relevant Links:
US Sentencing Commission - http://www.ussc.gov Related Stories:
Panel considers Indian sentencing (6/20)
Hearing to focus on sentencing (6/19)
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