Controversial California Prisons Chief Quits
by Judy Campbell, NPRMarch 2, 2006
California's prison chief abruptly resigned his post last weekend, saying it was impossible to carry out his program of reform in the current political climate. Rod Hickman's tenure had been challenged by both prison reformers and people within the prison industry. Judy Campbell of member station KQED reports.
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