Crime and Bail Laws in New York
Four suspects charged with dismembering two bodies and disposing of them in public were freed under New York's bail laws, sparking criticism from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney and Governor Kathy Hochul.
Key Points
- Four suspects charged with evidence tampering, hindering prosecution, and concealing human remains
- Governor Hochul criticized for bail laws she helped pass in 2019
- District Attorney Tierney appeals for 'common sense' fixes to bail system
Pros
- Suffolk County police working diligently on the case
- Prosecutors filed charges based on available evidence
Cons
- Criticism of New York's bail reform laws allowing suspects to be freed
- Governor Hochul and District Attorney Tierney in disagreement over handling of the case