In race for Chittenden County state’s attorney, progressive prosecution is on trial
About this episode
The episode discusses the race for Chittenden County state’s attorney, focusing on the contrasting approaches of incumbent Sarah George and challenger Bram Kranichfeld regarding criminal justice reform.
Incumbent State’s Attorney Sarah George has sought to use her office to address racial and economic disparities in the criminal justice system and reduce mass incarceration. Her challenger, Bram Kranichfeld, says those efforts are making the county less safe.
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Organizations: Chittenden County
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