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minus-square@31337@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilink2•7 months agoIn my local county (in Texas), there was a guy in jail for 5 years without trial (I think he’s going in 6 years without trial, but a go-fund-me paid his bail last year), and 2 years in jail without trial is not uncommon.
minus-square@Crisps@lemmy.worldlinkfedilink2•7 months agoI agree. The right to a speedy trial not being observed is an issue.
In my local county (in Texas), there was a guy in jail for 5 years without trial (I think he’s going in 6 years without trial, but a go-fund-me paid his bail last year), and 2 years in jail without trial is not uncommon.
I agree. The right to a speedy trial not being observed is an issue.