Escaped California prisoner captured in Mexico is at large again thanks to judge

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the fugitive was released by a Mexican magistrate.
By Ruben Vives at Los Angeles Times - California · · 1 min read

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the fugitive was released by a Mexican magistrate.
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