Cashless Bail Controversy in New York

Key Points

• New York officials criticize the state's progressive bail reform laws for favoring criminals over victims
• The suspects in the Long Island body dismemberments case were released due to the cashless bail system
• Officials call for more discretion for judges in determining if suspects are a danger to the public

Cons

• Suspects in a horrific dismemberment case were released due to bail laws
• Progressive bail reform laws criticized for favoring criminals over victims
• Officials call on Governor Kathy Hochul to repeal cashless bail laws

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