Los Angeles County DA Jackie Lacey said she would dismiss 66,000 pot convictions.
L.A. Times
- Lacey said she would vacate 62,000 felony convictions dating back to 1961 and 4,000 misdemeanor convictions.
- Of those granted relief, 32% are black, 45% are Latino and 20% are white.
- A partnership with tech non-profit Code for America helped determine the people who should receive relief.
Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) said he would pardon those convicted of municipal marijuana possession.
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