There are many reform efforts underway to make the justice system in Cuyahoga County more equitable and responsive. Specialty courts would be expanded, including a new court to deal with drug cases with a focus on treatment and a new court dealing exclusively with young adults arrested with guns. We'll discuss reform efforts with Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley and Administrative and Presiding Judge John Russo of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Later, perspective on the tensions over the U.S. embassy in Israel's move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. And our weekly statehouse update.
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Ideastream: Courting Justice Ohio
Michael O’Malley, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor
John Russo, Administrative & Presiding Judge, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Avidan Cover, Law Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Director, Institute for Global Security Law and Policy
Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Chief