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Law meant to make bail more affordable in New York isn’t working, report finds
Researchers studied a little-known portion of the controversial law in the first four years it was in effect.
By
Samantha Max
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NYC's supervised release program swelled after bail reform. Now it may be overwhelmed.
The massive, under-the-radar criminal justice program is at a crossroads.
By
Matt Katz
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Rikers detainees at ‘imminent risk' of harm; federal monitor alleges five new ‘disturbing’ incidents
One beaten detainee was left ‘naked and alone’ for three hours, report claims.
By
Matt Katz
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NYPD officers brag about milking overtime, call detainees names in accidental recording
Jonathan Wohl was arrested for conducting a one-man protest against his union. When he was taken into custody, his phone kept recording.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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Gov. Hochul announces rearrest of released NYC man accused of strangling stepson
A Bronx judge released Tyresse Minter after he allegedly strangled his 15-year-old stepson to death.
By
Giulia Heyward
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Jon Campbell
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Study shows those released under NY's bail reform laws are less likely to get rearrested
The two-year rearrest rate for people released due to bail reform was 44%, compared to 50% before the reform.
By
Matt Katz
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Here’s how Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to change NY’s bail laws (again)
The Democratic governor is expected to include her bail plan in her state budget proposal, which she is expected to unveil on Wednesday.
By
Jon Campbell
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Adams says he’ll target 1,700 people who are responsible for violent crimes in NYC
He wants updates to bail reform and more funding for discovery.
By
Samantha Max
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Legal filing: NYPD illegally used sealed arrest records in Adams bail reform ‘publicity stunt’
Plaintiffs say the 10 repeat offenders city officials highlighted were eligible for bail – and not affected by bail reform.
By
Matt Katz
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Mayor Adams returns focus to state bail laws, days after the election
The mayor said the gains made by Republicans in this year’s election should prompt a “wake-up call” to Democrats.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Jon Campbell
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