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Article: TOUGH LAWS TARGET VIOLENT CRIMINALS.(CAPITAL REGION)

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April 22, 1998
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ALBANY -- Gov. George Pataki joined families of crime victims Tuesday at the state's new memorial for victims to push for tougher laws aimed at violent criminals.

``We must never forget that violent crime is a product of society's willingness to tolerate it. We must pass new laws to keep violent criminals where they belong -- in prison,'' Pataki said.

Pataki pushed for adoption of what he and others have dubbed ``Jenna's Law,'' legislation that would end parole for first-time violent felons and require stiffer sentences.

The legislation, which has passed the Republican-led ...

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