A Florida prosecutor's hardline stance on has seen murder rates plunge in a year - while offenses continue to spiral in cities.Melissa Nelson, a state attorney who prosecutes cases in-and-around Jacksonville, has been credited with a 30 per cent drop in murder rates, and 17 per cent drop in shootings. DailyMail.com has contacted Nelson's office for further details on the data. The prosecutor's tactics have included seeking out felons filmed flaunting weapons illegally on social media videos, and hitting them with charges.
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