Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for a measure that would create a bail system based on the severity of crimes. However, criminal justice reform advocates argue the governor's proposal does not directly address the problem of poor people who are not violent being held for weeks before their trial date. Reporter Reena Diamente joins In Focus Texas to share the story of veteran, Robert Polodna, who recently spent six days in jail for lack of resources to raise money for bail.
Gov. Greg Abbott Calls for Another Fix to "Broken Bail System"
PUBLISHED February 14, 2021 @7:54 AM