Following the mass shooting this year in Buffalo, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are urging legislators to punish those who make and distribute videos of extreme violence. Source: New York Times
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Buffalo Massacre Suspect Appears in Court and Will Be Held Without Bail
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
The closely watched case against the man accused of carrying out a racist attack at a Tops supermarket over the weekend will proceed to a grand jury. Source: New York Times
Hochul Vows to Crack Down on Extremist Acts of Violence in New York
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued orders to strengthen the state’s “red-flag” law and create new units to target violent extremism online, following the Buffalo shooting that left 10 dead. Source: New York Times
Buffalo Suspect Recorded His Preparation in Discord Chat Log
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2022
The messages posted on Discord lay out in excruciating detail the racist and violent ideology that drove the young man who now stands accused of the massacre at a grocery store in Buffalo. Source: New York Times