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Poor and Mentally Ill Languish in Mississippi Jails for Months or Years Awaiting Indictments

by David M. Reutter

Some people arrested on felony charges in Mississippi face months, a year or even longer in jail before they are indicted. Some are never indicted before their release. All have one thing in common: they are too poor to afford an attorney or post bond.

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