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10/29/09
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Julius Zorro Parson is a custodian who takes pride in his work. He keeps the floors spot-free and the room smelling of lemon and pine. Find Us On Facebook
His assignment is to clean the work release unit of the Wicomico County Detention Center. He's a felon with a rap sheet that includes several theft convictions over the past year.
But on Nov. 21, Parson is scheduled to be released from jail, and like many people, he'll be looking for a job. Competition for jobs is fierce in today's chilly economy, and Parson would enter any interview with a giant asterisk next to his name. Even so, the 51-year-old said...
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sad for these people - 2009-10-30 09:38:22
going to jail is a terrible thing and then after you pay your debt.....it's still hard...wish i had jobs to give them all......
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