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Lawmakers will review Utah's criminal justice policy amid a controversy involving Senate President Stuart Adams.

Adams faces calls to resign over law inspired by a plea deal his granddaughter received.

House Speaker Mike Schultz defends bill process but agrees to policy review with Adams.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers will convene a group of stakeholders to review state policy around criminal justice as the top Senate Republican has faced calls to resign over claims a recent law he inspired helped his granddaughter reach a plea bargain in a criminal case.

President Stuart Adams has rejected calls for his resignation and defended his decision not to disclose his personal connection to the bill as it was debated and passed into law early last year.

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