New York criminal defense attorney James Magee, a Democrat, has seen first-hand how bail reform hurt the weak and vulnerable that his party vows to protect. When his district’s Democratic state assemblywoman Catherine Nolan announced retirement in February, opening her seat up for the first time in more than three decades, Magee jumped into the…
Democratic Lawyer Runs For New York Assembly to Reverse Progressive Trend
June 7, 2022
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District Attorneys Say New York Bail Law Abets Crime, Needs Systematic Fix
April 27, 2022
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Since New York State passed a major bail law in 2019, the day-to-day court operations at Otsego County have been turned upside down, according to district attorney John Muehl. On some days, 20 cases could be scheduled on a city court’s calendar and only five defendants would show up. The rate of failure to appear…
Suspect in Mall Shooting That Left 14 Injured Could Return to Work Under Bail Conditions
A South Carolina judge set a $25,000 bond for a suspect who is accused in a mall shooting that left 14 people injured over the past week, police said. But the man’s lawyer said that he opened fire at the mall in self-defense. The judge allowed Jewayne Price, 22, to be on house arrest and said he…
Democrats Push Tough-on-crime Bills at Statehouses Ahead of Reelections
March 28, 2022
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As reelections near and violent crime emerges as a top issue on voters’ minds, some Democratic governors and state lawmakers are resorting to tough-on-crime legislation, often against the will of the party’s progressive camp. Most want to take more violent offenders off the street, either by rolling back bail reform or with tougher sentencing guidelines….
Democrats Push Tough-on-Crime Bills at Statehouses Ahead of Elections
March 28, 2022
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Some Democratic governors and state lawmakers are resorting to tough-on-crime legislation, often against the will of the party’s progressive camp, as elections draw closer and violent crime emerges as a top issue on voters’ minds. Most want to take more violent offenders off the street, either by rolling back bail reforms or through tougher sentencing…
NYC Mayor Limited by NY Legislature in Effort to Reduce Crime: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
March 15, 2022
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) said she is hopeful that New York City’s public safety standards can be restored. She said although most New Yorkers want crime reduced, Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts will be limited by a Democrat majority in the state legislature. “There’s a tide turning, and New Yorkers have made it clear. Three out…
Chief Judge Defends Bail Reform Amid Chicago Crime Wave
July 7, 2021
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CHICAGO—Following Chicago’s most violent weekend of the year, Cook County’s chief judge Timothy Evans defended his bail reform against criticisms, saying it did not contribute to the continued crime wave. During the Fourth of July weekend (between Friday midnight and Tuesday early morning), 22 people were killed and 91 injured. So far, the city has…
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