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Overcrowding in Fresno County Jail prompted the release of the owner of a Fresno medical-marijuana clinic whom a judge had ordered to spend 15 days behind bars.

Superior Court Judge Donald Franson Jr. ruled Friday that Rick Morse, 48, had violated a court order that prohibits him from selling the drug at his Medmar Clinic in the Tower District.

He sentenced Morse to 15 days in Fresno County Jail.

But jail officials said Saturday that Morse was released Friday afternoon because of overcrowding.

Police Chief Jerry Dyer said Saturday that it was frustrating to see Morse "thumb his nose" at the justice system.

"I can't speak for the judge, but I would imagine he is also a little frustrated since he put him in jail," Dyer said.


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