Fears of mass TYC releases are growing

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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/stories/MYSA032707.01A.tyc.36c43f7.html


Gov. Rick Perry faced renewed pressure Monday to appoint a conservator to run the scandal-ridden Texas Youth Commission, which could release juvenile offenders as part of an investigation for the arbitrarily lengthening of sentences.

Hundreds of commission youths could be released within weeks if a special panel determines they've had their sentences improperly extended in retaliation for making accusations or intimidation, officials said.

Jay Kimbrough, the special master appointed by Perry to oversee the investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of youths at units throughout the state, said he's seen estimates that between 60 percent and 90 percent of the juveniles have had their sentences extended by commission officials, many without proper documentation.

"I think ultimately we're talking about a fourth of those in custody, maybe more," who may be eligible for release, said Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, who leads the House Corrections Committee.
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america so loves it's children


(and just what will the emotional, mental and attitude of these kids be when they get out? anybody even care?)

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1. More reThuglican conspiracy, screw up the kids who were wards of the state

...then throw them out into the streets to fend for themselves

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2. Between 60 and 90 percent of the juveniles have had sentences extended by commission officials

Why?

[donsu]

3. so they wouldn't talk about the sexual abuse going on

nt