Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein says criminal justice system is broken

Published: April 20, 2020, 11 a.m.

The Other Side talks criminal justice reform with Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein. Klein explains why he decided to implement bail reform, is no longer prosecuting misdemeanor marijuana cases and why he instituted a diversion program. He also responds to a claim made by the Ohio Attorney General that Klein has created an “island of lawlessness” in Franklin County. Note: This episode was recorded in-studio prior to Ohio’s stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.