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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

How the Staten Island DA's progressive opioid policy created friction with the idealistic' legislature | amNewYork

Michael McMahon advocates for a community-focused approach to the opioid crisis, contrasting with progressive reforms that he believes hinder effective prosecution.
Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Fiona Apple Returns With First New Song in 5 Years, "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)"

Fiona Apple's new song focuses on the injustice of cash-bail systems affecting jailed mothers.
The song is inspired by Apple's experiences observing court hearings advocating for jailed mothers.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Accused serial car thief struck in NYC more than a dozen times since December - but remains free without bail

A career criminal continues stealing vans due to ineffective bail reform laws, highlighting loopholes in the justice system.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

If you want to see perps locked up, don't count on Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo's bail reform led to increased crime rates, with a significant rise in murders and other felonies observed after its implementation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brute who slugged female NYPD cop released after judge lowers bail - and slugs woman in random Times Square attack: police

Judicial leniency allows repeat offenders like Ernst Delma to pose threats to public safety after releasing on lower bail.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Violent vagrant charged in NYC slashing, arson attack on store worker gets freed without bail

A vagrant accused of assault and arson was released without bail after just three days in custody, raising concerns about legal system inconsistencies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Accused serial car thief struck in NYC more than a dozen times since December - but remains free without bail

A career criminal continues stealing vans due to ineffective bail reform laws, highlighting loopholes in the justice system.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

If you want to see perps locked up, don't count on Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo's bail reform led to increased crime rates, with a significant rise in murders and other felonies observed after its implementation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brute who slugged female NYPD cop released after judge lowers bail - and slugs woman in random Times Square attack: police

Judicial leniency allows repeat offenders like Ernst Delma to pose threats to public safety after releasing on lower bail.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Violent vagrant charged in NYC slashing, arson attack on store worker gets freed without bail

A vagrant accused of assault and arson was released without bail after just three days in custody, raising concerns about legal system inconsistencies.
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#criminal-justice
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cuomo doubles down on bail reform during NYC mayor's race: 'Righted a terrible social wrong'

Cuomo defends bail reforms as rectifying social injustices, advocating for judicial discretion and increased police hires during his mayoral campaign.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors

Electronic monitoring is increasingly used to manage pretrial offenders and reduce jail overcrowding.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cuomo doubles down on bail reform during NYC mayor's race: 'Righted a terrible social wrong'

Cuomo defends bail reforms as rectifying social injustices, advocating for judicial discretion and increased police hires during his mayoral campaign.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors

Electronic monitoring is increasingly used to manage pretrial offenders and reduce jail overcrowding.
more#criminal-justice
#mental-health
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Out-of-control NYC woman's deranged spree included biting cops, attack with a flagpole but she kept getting set free - until now

Charlena Nicholas' series of violent offenses highlights the vulnerabilities in New York's bail system and mental health support.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Homeless menace accused of vandalizing 6 NYC temples - even hurling Buddha statue out window - set free in court: DA

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Out-of-control NYC woman's deranged spree included biting cops, attack with a flagpole but she kept getting set free - until now

Charlena Nicholas' series of violent offenses highlights the vulnerabilities in New York's bail system and mental health support.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Homeless menace accused of vandalizing 6 NYC temples - even hurling Buddha statue out window - set free in court: DA

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#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Woke NYC judges are cutting 'dangerous' perps loose at an alarming rate

Judges in NYC are releasing violent offenders before trial, raising public safety concerns.
Pretrial detention standards are criticized for lacking consideration of community safety.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Woke NYC judges are cutting 'dangerous' perps loose at an alarming rate

Judges in NYC are releasing violent offenders before trial, raising public safety concerns.
Pretrial detention standards are criticized for lacking consideration of community safety.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Taoiseach pledges to reform bail laws as accused criminals on bail suspected of over 40,000 crimes last year

Bail reform is urgent as crime by suspects on bail increases.
Concerns about crime rates and unpaid fines are rising among officials.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Commissioner Tisch, brandish NYPD's data to shame Albany into ending recividist scourge

Major crimes in NYC have surged 30.5% since 2019 despite claims of recent declines.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC's 'worst drug dealer,' 20, busted again with crack cocaine, heroin

Brandon Hunter has been arrested multiple times for drug dealing but continues to evade serious penalties due to bail reform laws.
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