JEFFERSON CITY — Nearly 18,000 convicted criminals are on parole in Missouri. Yet the public knows little about exactly why they were released. That's because parole board hearings, votes and records all are closed to the public.
Missouri parole board among more secretive agencies
Saturday, March 12, 2011 | 6:03 p.m. CST
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