SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - On Wednesday, Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones pushed back against criticism of her office in the wake of two recent homicides that shook Savannah.

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While some community members have questioned why accused offenders are often free on bond, Jones made it clear that prosecutors are not the ones making those decisions.

In her statement, Jones acknowledged the grief facing the community while clarifying the role of her office in bond decisions and emphasizing the need

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