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Tough love from a tough judge in Cook County
In Chicago Judge Jackie Portman leads the felony deferred prosecution program guiding first time non violent offenders. The one year process requires restitution and monthly progress checks with a chance to expunge arrests. About 1,700 participants since 2011 with 78 percent completion.
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