A proposal to close two state prisons has caused different reactions from lawmakers, incarcerated people and prison staff.

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Justin Mohn, 33, of Levittown, Pa., was convicted on murder and terrorism charges in the 2024 killing of his father, Michael.

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A judge sentenced Matthew Muller to life without parole, compounding other criminal convictions around California.

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“CDCR and the corrections budget in general has been a black hole, a money pit,” said Brian Kaneda, CURB’s deputy director.