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Drug Crime Sentencing Discrepancy

Ron Hampton, Executive Director of the National Black Police Officers Association, and James O’Gara, Senator Orin Hatch’s office, discussed … read more

Ron Hampton, Executive Director of the National Black Police Officers Association, and James O’Gara, Senator Orin Hatch’s office, discussed the discrepancy in sentencing for drug crimes, particularly for powder and crack cocaine, and its racial component. Earlier this week, President Bill Clinton announced an initiative to address the discrepancy. close

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Drug Crime Sentencing Discrepancy

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Program ID:
88203-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Roundtable
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 26, 1997 | 9:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 26, 1997 | 6:34pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jul 26, 1997 | 9:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 26, 1997 | 11:39am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 26, 1997 | 6:34pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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