Council passes dollar bail notification bill
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At least 149 individuals were held on just $1 bail between August 2018 to December 2018.
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Op-ed: Arresting people for THC oil undermines justice reform
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“Loopholes that undermine progressive policy should not stand,” Councilmember Rory Lancman writes in an Eagle op-ed.
Read MoreMalik’s team objects to three additional DA primary ballots
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“We believe our petitions are valid and that they’ll withstand the challenge.”
Read MoreDetective’s death renews scrutiny of felony murder rule
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“New York is moving progressively toward criminal justice reform and we’re making great strides, but we’re still in the Dark Ages when it comes to having the felony murder statute.”
Read MoreDA Race Drama: Malik’s team takes on Cabán, with more objections pending
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“[We] intend to file general objections to the petitions of several candidates to ensure they do the same.”
Read MoreState expands program for free immigrant legal services
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The Liberty Defense Project also provides support services for immigrant families and rapid-response legal counsel for immigrants caught in raids and sweeps.
Read MoreQueens couple sentenced for pimping women and teen
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The couple also attempted to pimp a 20-year-old woman in 2017, but she managed to escape.
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New documentary demonstrates how a Queens court tackles trafficking
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“Blowin’ Up” is a documentary that explores the hurdles faced by women arrested and prosecuted for prostitution in Queens.
Read MoreOne man dead, one in custody after Jackson Heights shooting
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Officers arrested one man that they believe is responsible.
Read MoreBlind vendors keep the courts and government humming
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“I learned I could run my own business and I signed up,” Cavallaro said. “I loved it so much and I excelled because I was grateful to work.”
Read MoreRidgewood man indicted for stabbing daughter-in-law to death
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The indictment against Dahe Lin comes barely a week after 104th Precinct cops allegedly found him on top of Wen Ying He, after stabbing her multiple times in the neck.
Read MoreOP-ED: Community jails are a bad idea
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“We need to close Rikers. But the answer to the violence and conditions is not to replace it with community jails.”
Read MoreRidgewood man charged with stabbing daughter-in-law to death
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Dahe Lin was seen by 104th Precinct cops on top of his 50-year-old daughter-in-law behind her home after allegedly stabbing her to death
Read MoreCardi B (and TMZ) return to court this month
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The five-time Grammy nominee made a brief court appearance in Queens Criminal Court on Jan. 31 for an update related to the misdemeanor assault charges against her.
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