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Bail, Reform, and the Future of Justice | Montpelier News
Bram Kranichfeld, the surprise challenger to incumbent Sarah George for Chittenden County State’s Attorney, is reigniting a fiery debate over criminal justice reform. Once passed over in 2016, Kranichfeld now campaigns on a return to traditional prosecution, including cash bail, arguing George’s progressive policies have fueled crime and lawlessness. George, meanwhile, defends her record of reducing violent crime and clearing case backlogs, crediting diversion and restorative justice for long-term solutions. With Kranichfeld’s unique background as an Episcopal priest and former prosecutor…
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