Opinion: Despite Strickland’s accusations, ‘truth in sentencing’ won’t make Memphis safer
Josh Spickler
Josh Spickler is the executive director of Just City, a Memphis-based criminal justice reform and advocacy group.
“This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director.
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