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Maryland Governor Orders Early Release Of Inmates To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus

Inmates must test negative for COVID-19 before their release. No one convicted of a sexual offense or crime of violence is eligible. The move is to protect both prisoners and prison employees.

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Brakkton Booker is a National Desk reporter based in Washington, DC.