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North Carolina releases some high-risk inmates, with more under consideration

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North Carolina releases some high-risk inmates, with more under consideration

North Carolina Department of Public Safety officials announced Monday they have started releasing inmates to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has expedited the discharge of 300 inmates who were scheduled to be released be in spring or early summer. The department now is considering freeing 500 more inmates who are vulnerable for COVID-19, representatives for the agency said in a news release.

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