Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Bronx DA Darcel Clark are advocating for reform of New York's discovery laws to protect victims, arguing that current requirements have led to increased dismissals of criminal cases. Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed changes, which have backing from all five city DAs, aim to address this issue but face significant resistance from left-wing lawmakers. These legislators wish to uphold the existing Kalief's Law, emphasizing that any rollbacks threaten justice and fairness for victims in the legal system. The discourse has become a central point in ongoing budget discussions.
The proposal is about justice and compliance, not about competitive advantage. We are trying to level the playing field for victims, said Darcel Clark.
We reject these rollbacks. Finalize a budget that defends what's right, asserted Assembly member Yudelka Tapia.
This is our fight to fight and we can win it, Tapia emphasized, urging lawmakers to keep Kalief's law strong.
The requirements have caused a spike in criminal cases getting dismissed over technicalities, allowing offenders to walk free, noted Alvin Bragg.
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