{"id":2165153,"date":"2024-02-01T15:19:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T20:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/millionaire-wives-pour-1-million-into-criminal-justice-reform-as-californians-sour-on-soft-on-crime-policies\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T15:23:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T20:23:59","slug":"millionaire-wives-pour-1-million-into-criminal-justice-reform-as-californians-sour-on-soft-on-crime-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/millionaire-wives-pour-1-million-into-criminal-justice-reform-as-californians-sour-on-soft-on-crime-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Millionaire wives invest $1M in criminal justice reform as Californians reject lenient crime policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmillionaire-wives-pour-1-million-into-criminal-justice-reform-as-californians-sour-on-soft-on-crime-policies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2165153&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Smart Justice California: Investing $25 Million in Progressive Lawmakers and Prosecutors as Crime Spikes<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>A\u200c police officer near the scene of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-data-behind-mass-shootings-and-why-democrat-proposals-arent-likely-to-help\/\" title=\"The Data Behind \u2018Mass Shootings,\u2019 And Why Democrat Proposals Aren\u2019t Likely To Help\">deadly mass shooting<\/a> on January \u200c22, 2023 in\u2063 Monterey Park, California. (Eric Thayer\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>Amidst a surge in crime across California, four wealthy wives have made a bold move, investing over $1 million in the left-wing transformation of the state&#8217;s justice system. Patty Quillin, wife of \u200dNetflix CEO Reed Hastings, Quinn Delaney, wife of Bay \u200dArea real estate developer Wayne Jordan, Elizabeth Simons, daughter of a\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meme-lords-just-figured-out-how-to-take-back-the-billions-wall-street-made-profiting-off-lockdowns-the-washington-standard\/\" title=\"Meme Lords Just Figured Out How To Take Back The Billions Wall Street Made Profiting Off Lockdowns\">hedge fund billionaire<\/a>, and Kaitlyn Krieger, wife of Instagram co-founder Michael \u2062Krieger, formed Smart Justice California \u2063as a political \u2062funding vehicle. Their focus? Supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/there-is-nothing-anti-semitic-about-criticizing-george-soros\/\" title=\"There Is Nothing Anti-Semitic About Criticizing George Soros\">anti-incarceration prosecutors<\/a>, state officials, and lawmakers who advocate for\u200b softer criminal punishments, \u2063lenient re-sentencing, and emptying prisons.<\/p>\n<p>Smart\u2064 Justice California has been \u200ca\u200d driving force behind California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-county-sees-40-surge-in-shoplifting-under-soros-prosecutor\/\" title=\"Virginia county experiences 40% rise in shoplifting with Soros prosecutor.\">progressive criminal justice reforms<\/a>, pouring more than $25 million into the cause since 2018. The organization aims to incentivize state policymakers to embrace transformative criminal justice policies and challenge the notion that prosecutors must\u200c prioritize \u2062incarceration. Their efforts have garnered praise from liberal legislators who credit them for pushing forward reforms.<\/p>\n<p>However, this \u200dinflux of cash comes at a time when Democratic lawmakers are growing \u2062skeptical of the soft-on-crime agenda. With crime rates soaring and public dissatisfaction rising, residents are expressing their frustration. San Francisco ousted its\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-a-surge-in-violent-crime-progressives-win-big-in-pennsylvanias-largest-cities\/\" title=\"After A Surge In Violent Crime, Progressives Win Big In Pennsylvania\u2019s Largest Cities\">progressive district attorney<\/a>, while Oakland residents are threatening a recall of their own. Los Angeles district attorney George Gasc\u00f3n is also losing support ahead of his reelection bid.<\/p>\n<p>Smart Justice California&#8217;s top\u2064 recipients in 2023 include attorney \u2064general Rob Bonta, who has been actively investigating police and suing conservative school districts over transgender policies. Pamela Price, Oakland&#8217;s progressive \u200bdistrict attorney, \u2063received funding to fend off a voter-backed\u200b recall. The organization also \u2062contributed to polling on behalf of the Justice and \u200dPublic Safety PAC, which is primarily funded by billionaire George Soros.<\/p>\n<p>Managed by former San Francisco public\u2064 defender Anne Irwin, Smart Justice\u200c California\u200d operates under the legal auspices of Tides Advocacy, a branch of \u2062the influential left-wing Tides network. Notable figures such as film director Steven Spielberg \u200cand Oklahoma billionaire Lynn Schusterman have also \u200dcontributed to the organization.<\/p>\n<p>While Smart Justice California has\u200b traditionally focused on elections, it expanded its influence last year with a lobbying operation in Sacramento. The organization spent approximately $200,000 to shape policy, supporting bills related to medical drug and alcohol screening,\u200c warrantless searches, public defender funding, and Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s plan to \u2063transform San Quentin prison into a rehabilitation center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Smart Justice California plan to address the surge in crime rates and reshape the state&#8217;s justice system?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Its inception. Their investments aim to reshape the\u200b state&#8217;s justice system and address the current \u2063surge\u2064 in crime that has\u200d been plaguing California.<\/p>\n<p>The timing \u2063of \u2062this initiative \u200dis crucial,\u200b as\u2063 California has been experiencing an alarming\u2064 spike in crime rates. The \u2062state\u2063 has witnessed a surge in violent \u200dcrimes,\u200d including\u200b shootings, robberies, and homicides. It is evident that something needs \u2064to\u2064 be done to tackle \u2062this issue and ensure the safety of \u200cits \u200dresidents.<\/p>\n<p>Smart Justice \u200dCalifornia\u2062 recognizes the need for change. With the backing of these wealthy spouses, the organization is\u2062 working towards a more progressive justice system. Their investments focus on supporting anti-incarceration prosecutors, \u2062state \u2062officials, and lawmakers who\u200d are advocates for reform. By backing these individuals, Smart Justice \u2063California hopes to promote policies that prioritize rehabilitation, community-based alternatives,\u200c and fair sentencing.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main objectives of Smart\u2064 Justice California is to reduce incarceration rates. They believe\u200b that\u2064 the current\u200d system disproportionately affects \u200cmarginalized communities and perpetuates\u2063 a cycle of crime. By \u2062funding initiatives that\u2062 offer\u200c alternatives to imprisonment, such as community service, drug treatment programs, and mental health \u2063support, they seek to address the root causes\u200b of criminal behavior \u200band prevent individuals from re-offending.<\/p>\n<p>The organization also\u200b aims to\u200d promote a more lenient \u2063approach to re-sentencing. Their investments support initiatives that facilitate the review and potential reduction \u200bof \u2063sentences for individuals who \u2064were convicted under\u2063 harsh sentencing\u2063 laws. By doing so, they hope to provide an opportunity for \u2063individuals\u2062 to reintegrate into society and\u200b contribute positively \u2063to their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Another critical aspect of Smart Justice California&#8217;s mission is the \u2063goal\u2064 of emptying prisons. They argue that many non-violent offenders do not belong behind bars \u200cand could \u200cbe better served through \u200balternative means of\u200d rehabilitation \u200dand punishment. \u2062By redirecting funds from incarceration towards community programs, they aim to create a justice system that focuses on prevention, rehabilitation, and\u200c reintegration\u200c rather than punitive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Critics \u200cargue that Smart Justice \u200cCalifornia&#8217;s \u200capproach is too lenient and that it undermines public safety.\u200b They fear \u200dthat\u2063 reducing\u200c incarceration rates and implementing soft \u2064punishments may\u2062 lead\u200c to \u200ban increase in crime. However, Smart Justice California emphasizes that their investments align\u200c with evidence-based practices and\u200c stated\u2062 that public \u2063safety remains\u200b of\u2064 utmost importance.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bconclusion, amidst a surge in crime \u200drates, Smart Justice \u200dCalifornia \u2063has emerged as\u200b a powerful force \u200cfor progressive change.\u200c With their significant\u200b investments \u200din anti-incarceration prosecutors, state officials, and lawmakers, they aim to reshape \u2062California&#8217;s justice\u200b system. By\u200b prioritizing rehabilitation, lenient re-sentencing, and\u2062 emptying \u200cprisons, they envision a future \u2064where the focus is on prevention, \u200bcommunity-based alternatives, and fairness. While critics\u200d may raise concerns about public safety, Smart \u200bJustice California maintains that evidence-based practices and \u2063public safety go hand in hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smart Justice California has allocated $25 million to support progressive lawmakers and prosecutors amidst a surge in crime across the state. 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