| Justices: Judges can slash crack sentences : 2 discussions |
 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal judges have the discretion to give "reasonably" shorter prison terms for crack-cocaine crimes to reduce the disparity with crimes involving cocaine powder. (more) | | Related Vids: |  |  |
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