US EditionSeattle Mayor Says Better to Hear 8-Time Offender's Story than Jail Them
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated during a debate that he has "no desire" to jail repeat offenders, emphasizing the importance of understanding their backgrounds instead of seeking accountability.
- Harrell expressed concern about why individuals commit crimes and mentioned that he sponsored the 'Ban the Box' legislation to address the impact of the criminal system on Black and Brown communities.
- His opponent, Katie Wilson, criticized Harrell for not holding repeat offenders accountable and supports a diversion program allowing offenders to undergo management processes rather than jail time.
- Critics took to social media to express outrage over Harrell's comments, suggesting his approach to dealing with crime may undermine public safety.
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'How a society dies': Seattle mayor voices 'zero desire' to jail career criminals who may be 'hungry' · American Wire News
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is in hot water after his choice to virtue signal during a debate did not land with voters. When asked how many offenses one would have to rack up to receive jail time, Harrell stated that he would rather hear the “life story” of the offender than jail them. He appears to believe that if a suspect has a tragic enough backstory, they should be spared jail time despite breaking the law. Watch: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harre…
Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: ‘Maybe they’re hungry’
Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell said during a mayoral debate Thursday night he has "no desire" to put repeat criminal offenders in jail, and he doesn't know how to answer the question on whether the city is "too lax" on repeat offenders.
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Democrat mayor says he has 'no desire' to jail repeat criminals — he wants to know their 'life story' instead
The Democratic mayor of Seattle, Washington, made an astounding claim about his policies related to repeat criminal offenders during a debate against his progressive challenger for the mayor's office.Mayor Bruce Harrell was asked by a reporter whether Seattle was too lax on repeat offenders given that the city had the fourth-highest crime rate among major cities, according to FBI statistics. The debate from Thursday was moderated by Hana Kim of …
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