Ms. Hochul wants to expand the list of crimes eligible for bail in New York, and give judges the power to consider the danger a defendant poses in setting bail for certain crimes. Source: New York Times
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Suspect Accused of Killing Christina Yuna Lee Charged With Murder
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
Christina Yuna Lee, who was described as “irreplaceable,” was stabbed to death in her apartment after a man followed her into her building. Source: New York Times
How Bruce Blakeman Used a Mask Rebellion to Revive His Career
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2022
Since a surprise win on Long Island, Bruce Blakeman has been on a seemingly single-minded mission to challenge and defy Gov. Kathy Hochul over mask mandates. Source: New York Times
Adams Wants Tougher Bail Laws. Can He Get Other Democrats to Agree?
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams will need buy-in from prosecutors, judges and a Democratic-led State Legislature that may balk at some of his tough-on-crime prescriptions. Source: New York Times
Adams Blames Bail Law After Release of Teen Charged in Officer Shooting
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams said he was “outraged” that a teenager accused in the shooting of a police officer in the Bronx had been freed on bond. Source: New York Times
Conflict Quickly Emerges Between Top Prosecutor and Police Commissioner
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2022
A memo by New York City’s new police leader sharply questioned Manhattan’s new district attorney over his strategy for prosecuting crime. Source: New York Times
In Nassau County D.A.'s Race, Kaminsky and Donnelly Clash on Bail Reform
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2021
A special election for Nassau County district attorney has centered on recent changes to New York’s bail laws. Source: New York Times
Thomas Kenniff, Manhattan D.A. Candidate, Sees a City on the Brink
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
Thomas Kenniff, who is facing Alvin Bragg in the Nov. 2 election, has focused his campaign on a recent increase in some types of crime. Source: New York Times
Ghislaine Maxwell Calls Jail Oppressive. Prosecutors Say She Has It Easy.
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2020
Ms. Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has asked to be released on $28.5 million bond as she awaits trial on federal charges. Source: New York Times
U.S. Attorney Moves In on Brooklyn D.A.’s Territory, Citing Crime Surge
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2020
Federal prosecutors will take more lower-level gun cases, in an initiative that thrusts the borough into the national debate about law enforcement. Source: New York Times
The Mayor Blames the Virus for Shootings. Here’s What Crime Data Shows.
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2020
Mr. de Blasio has pointed to court delays and bail reform to explain the surge in gun violence. But the N.Y.P.D.’s own numbers tell a different story. Source: New York Times