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richrichardsson
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Former University of Iowa hospital employee used f...
> I spent 10 years in jail awaiting trial and then the charges were dropped
How is that even possible? What kind of system allows such a nonsense to occur?
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As long as you waive your right to a speedy trial and you don't post bail you can be held without trial basically forever in the United States.
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How is that even possible? What kind of system allows such a nonsense to occur?