Today KCTV5 shared a great deal of EXCELLENT reporting on the potential early release of a former pharmacist who betrayed the trust of the community he served.
What stands out to us is the reaction from KC's leading member of Congress . . . Here's the word:
Missouri House Representative Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, is among the lawmakers supporting the First Step Act. Every Missouri and Kansas Senator and Representative voted “Yes” when it passed in 2018. It was signed into law by then-President Trump.
KCTV5 Investigative reporter Angie Ricono asked Cleaver if he thought it was appropriate for Robert Courtney to be released under the First Step Act.
“No. He should not be released on the First Step Act,” said Cleaver.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
How the First Step Act allows Robert Courtney to be released from prison
The First Step Act allows non-violent prisoners to earn time off their sentences and be released early to home confinement.
DILUTED: A documentary on the release of convicted pharmacist Robert Courtney
Former Kansas City pharmacist Robert Courtney was convicted of 20 counts of tampering with drugs, affecting as many as 4,200 patients.
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