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13 hours ago

Democrat Holden endorses Republican Sliwa for mayor, says Cuomo is 'not the answer' - QNS

decades of public service and straight talk.
New York City
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | New York needs leaders who stand with detectives, not against public safety | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani's policies would defund police, legalize prostitution, and weaken public safety, causing spillover crime and endangering neighboring communities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Their daughter was allegedly killed by her intimate partner. They say bail reform could have protected her | CBC News

Bail reform is needed to prioritize community safety and protect victims after repeat-offender release allegedly led to a woman's fatal shooting.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ford government lays out demands for bail, sentencing reform ahead of new federal legislation | CBC News

A joint letter sent Monday by the province's solicitor general and attorney general is recommending a list of proposals for the federal government to increase public safety. The list includes restoring mandatory minimum sentencing for serious crimes and removing bail availability for offenders charged with murder, terrorism, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, drug trafficking, criminal possession or use of restricted or prohibited firearms and violent carjackings and home invasions. "It is critical that federal legislation meets the standard Canadians expect: cracking down on crime and keeping violent, repeat offenders behind bars where they belong," the letter reads.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Boy, 12, released on bail after Markham shooting, as victim's family decries 'devastating failure' of system | CBC News

Police in York Region have said the boy was on bail during the Aug. 14 shooting near McCowan Road and 14th Avenue that sent a man to hospital. The accused, from Toronto, was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder. Const. James Dickson said the suspect was released on bail after appearing in court Wednesday for the Aug. 14 shooting. Police say the youth has also been charged with discharging a firearm with intent, possession of property obtained by crime and other charges.
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New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Hochul defends bail laws, says judges need to step up' amid Trump's threats of funding cuts in executive order | amNewYork

Governor Hochul defends New York's bail laws, cites a 12% drop in retail theft, and rejects President Trump's claim of cashless bail.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Two convicted NYC killers released without bail after drug-dealing arrests in tony Greenwich Village: 'Insanity'

Convicted killers were released without bail after drug dealing arrests due to New York's bail reform laws.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Community bail funds face backlash from GOP lawmakers after a 2020 surge in popularity

Jessica overcame drug addiction and homelessness with support from a community bail fund, enabling her to reconnect with her family and work at a mental health program.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Father speaks out after son hurt in crash allegedly involving 5-time impaired driver | CBC News

Repeat impaired driver released on bail after causing critical injuries to a young man.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Constitutional limits' to bail reform, Taoiseach says after Carlow shooter found to be out on bail

Bail reforms are necessary to prevent tragic incidents involving individuals facing charges.
Gardaí are actively monitoring the associates of a man involved in a recent shooting incident.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

How the Staten Island DA's progressive opioid policy created friction with the idealistic' legislature | amNewYork

Michael McMahon advocates for a community-focused approach to the opioid crisis, contrasting with progressive reforms that he believes hinder effective prosecution.
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fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Fiona Apple Returns With First New Song in 5 Years, "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)"

Fiona Apple's new song focuses on the injustice of cash-bail systems affecting jailed mothers.
The song is inspired by Apple's experiences observing court hearings advocating for jailed mothers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ford rants about 'bleeding-heart judges' who are 'overruling the government' | CBC News

Last time I checked there hasn't been any judges elected. Maybe that's the problem we should do what the U.S. does. Let's start electing our judges, holding them accountable.
Toronto
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors

Khyla Mason's case illustrates the shift towards electronic monitoring as a response to overcrowded jails, transforming pretrial detainment for minor offenses into a digital oversight system.
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