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Today, @GovNedLamont named @dwaynebetts, a nationally-acclaimed memoirist, poet, attorney, Yale Law School graduate, and expert in the justice system, to serve on the Commission, which chooses prosecutors in our state. This is a historic moment for our state.

"I’ve long believed decreasing our incarceration rates means taking the duty & responsibilities of prosecutors seriously. Being able to bring my experience & skills to the commission would be an honor." - @dwaynebetts

"Having seen every aspect of the system, I’m certain I can make a positive contribution." - @dwaynebetts

"The addition of a justice-impacted expert to the Criminal Justice Commission is a landmark moment for Connecticut and brings a critical and previously excluded perspective to the consequential process of interviewing and appointing Connecticut’s prosecutors." - @GusWMH