New York City, New York rioters arrested for crimes considered “low-level” will not face any charges after nights of rioting, looting, and setting fires.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance says his office will not prosecute any rioters who were charged with crimes like unlawful assembly or disorderly conduct. The announcement means the overwhelming majority of hundreds of rioters in New York City will likely not face any criminal prosecution.
Vance’s office said in a statement
The prosecution of protestors charged with these low-level offenses undermines critical bonds between law enforcement and the communities we serve.Days after the killing of George Floyd, our nation and our city are at a crossroads in our continuing endeavor to confront racism and systemic injustice wherever it exists.
Our office has a moral imperative to enact public policies which assure all New Yorkers that in our justice system and our society, black lives matter and police violence is a crime. We commend the thousands of our fellow New Yorkers who have peacefully assembled to demand these achievable aims, and our door is open to any New Yorker who wishes to be heard.
Only rioters who were arrested and where there is evidence that they contributed to attacks on police officers, looting, or destruction of property will face criminal charges.
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"Only rioters who were arrested and where there is evidence that they contributed to attacks on police officers, looting, or destruction of property will face criminal charges." Okay? What are they classifying as low level?
ReplyDeleteGreat way to encourage more rioting, Mr. Prosecutor.
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ReplyDeleteHopefully they will get coronavirus. Some states are seeing a rise in cases and zip codes are suggesting it was from the protests. Many states including CA are recommending anyone who protested go and get tested. Besides the destruction the protesters caused this will be another one of the things their stupid protests accomplished.
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. Lawmaker....What laws am I allowed to break? What carve outs of the rule of law do I get to take advantage of?
ReplyDelete9:55 you really want to mention church and say all that in the same comment? I'm sure that's what Jesus would have wanted.
ReplyDeleteYeah he loved seeing hundreds dead and injured. Peaceful people's lives destroyed of all races and he definitely loved watching the church in d.c. burn..stick it troll
DeleteI'm OK with it as long as they really charge who they say they will. Do ya'll really want to pay to hire judges and build prisons for 2 day sentences? Didn't think so. Give the others long sentences and give the stupid cop that started this nonsense life although his will be fairly short in the general population.
ReplyDeleteso these fools don't realize what they are bringing upon themselves. how many insurance companies will raise the rates for businesses and homeowners since you live in a volatile area? property prices dropping precipitously, lack of proper policing? yup gonna be a fun ride!
ReplyDeleteBlack SUPREMACY strikes again. Isn't that special.
ReplyDeleteWish I could get an easy do over like that.
ReplyDeleteA vote for Democrats is a vote against America.
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, Vance is a democrat.
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