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Washington State Prosecutors Torn Over How To Charge Drug Possession

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In Washington state, prosecutors in two neighboring counties entered into a bold experiment last year, becoming the first in the U.S. to stop charging people for personal drug possession including meth, heroin and cocaine. Now, one prosecutor is forging ahead — while the other says he's ready to reverse course. KUOW's Amy Radil (@AmyRadil) reports.

This segment aired on July 19, 2019.

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