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Why Our Bail System Should Matter to Every Houstonian

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Why is Harris County’s bail system always brought up by state leaders? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to John Wayne Ferguson, reporter at the Houston Chronicle, about what stands out with our bail system and how a forgotten part of it is now being amplified because of an FBI raid and trial. 

Stories we talked about on today’s show: 

  • Inside a Houston bail company’s alleged fraud scheme that helped get murder suspects out of jail
  • AABLE Bail Bonds case started as a gang investigation, HPD investigator testifies
  • The first AABLE Bail Bonds trial is over in Houston. Here are 3 things it revealed.

    If you enjoyed today's interview with the Midtown Management District's Project Director, Cynthia Alvarado, learn more here.

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