News Wrap: Turkey reshuffles prisons to house coup arrests

Name: News Wrap: Turkey reshuffles prisons to house coup arrests
Uploaded: 2016-08-17T23:15:05Z
Duration: P148S
Description: In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkey announced plans to release nearly 40,000 prison inmates to clear space for a similar number detained over last month’s coup attempt. Depending on their remaining sentences, prisoners may qualify for early release, although the most violent criminals will not be eligible. Also, the White House pledged $17 million to help combat opioid and heroin abuse.

Clip: 08/17/2016 | 2m 28s

In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkey announced plans to release nearly 40,000 prison inmates to clear space for a similar number detained over last month’s coup attempt. Depending on their remaining sentences, prisoners may qualify for early release, although the most violent criminals will not be eligible. Also, the White House pledged $17 million to help combat opioid and heroin abuse.

Aired: 08/17/16

Rating: NR

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