Reforms to the bail system, evidence-sharing rules and speedy-trial requirements are at the top of the reform agenda—and will shape the city’s ‘close Rikers’ efforts as well.
From courtrooms to prisons, and from pot to parole, the four gubernatorial candidates stake out distinct positions on top criminal justice policy issues.
Inadequate salaries for public defenders and junior prosecutors lead to a system staffed by less skilled and experienced attorneys and potentially worse outcomes on both sides.
Despite growing evidence that his office had wrongfully convicted many Brooklynites, attorney general candidate Letitia James lent her support in 2013 to incumbent District Attorney Charles ‘Joe’ Hynes.
Two veteran advocates for the arrested, the incarcerated and the recently released say that from bail reform to parole, Rikers to homeless shelters, the criminal justice system continues to damage…
‘One year ago, at his annual address, the mayor gave us, the residents of New York, a simple message: This is your city. We in the faith community received this…
NYCHA has taken steps to improve its emergency transfer program for crime witnesses and victims who want to move to new developments for their safety. But administrative delays and practical…
As the candidates for Brooklyn district attorney prepare to debate, defense lawyers and a bail advocate say that cash bail is still requested too often under acting DA Eric Gonzalez.