Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for releasing inmates early due to a staffing crisis in state prisons. She argued this move compromises public safety and contradicts the message towards convicted criminals. After the firing of over 2,000 correction officers due to an illegal strike, 766 inmates were identified for early release, raising concerns among local officials. Donnelly and Assemblyman Ed Ra have started drafting legislation to prevent such early releases, while Hochul defended her actions amid severe budget implications due to the ongoing crisis.
Governor Hochul's decision to release hundreds or even thousands of prisoners before they have served their full prison terms is a reckless and shortsighted response to a crisis of her own making.
This move undermines the safety of law-abiding New Yorkers and sends the wrong message to those who have been convicted of crimes.
The illegal strike by correction officers was costing the state more than $100 million a month in large part by Hochul activating the New York Army National Guard to deal with the staffing shortage.
We are drafting legislation to stop the state from authorizing the early release of prisoners to address staffing or budget challenges.
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