US Attorney General issues tough new charging policy

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has instructed federal prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges possible against defendants - reversing policies from the Obama era.

The changes will likely see more people sent to prison for much longer terms.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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