A series of random attacks on pretty, young women in New York City has raised concerns. The latest incident in Chelsea left a 23-year-old victim with a broken nose. The decrease in convictions for misdemeanor assault is believed to be a result of the partial decriminalization of the offense.
It’s all over TikTok: pretty, young women are getting punched in the face in seemingly random attacks on the streets of New York City . The latest incident occurred on Wednesday in Chelsea, leaving the 23-year-old victim with a broken nose. The 'scraggly-haired menace' is still at large, but even if he’s taken into custody, don’t expect the punishment to last long.
But meanwhile, the number of cases simply dismissed rose 73%: from 3,491 a decade ago to 6,037 dismissals last year. In fact, the dismissal rate for misdemeanor assault rose from less than half of cases to a full 70%. This shift had been gradual until 2019 – the result, largely, of internal office policies within the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office . But the biggest shift happened in 2020, when statewide 'discovery reform' went into effect.
As further proof that we used to detain people who were just reasonably dangerous , the median bail has risen fivefold since the reform: from an even $1,000 for seven years prior to the reform to $5,000 last year. In real terms, 1,299 fewer misdemeanor assault defendants were held in on bail last year than in 2013. Compared to 2018, pre-reform: over 500 fewer. It seems clear that the 'scraggly-haired menace' was mentally disturbed.
New York City Attacks Young Women Assault Decriminalization
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York City, New York job with Columbia Center for Translational ImmunologyThe Laboratory of Arnold Han MD, PhD is inviting applications for a dynamic and highly motivated postdoctoral research scientist to join his research program in immunology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Read more »
New York City landlord deemed city's 'worst' faces arrest over hundreds of open violationsAn arrest warrant has been issued for a landlord deemed New York City's worst.
Read more »
New York City nonprofits recommend ways city, state can help address cost of livingTwo New York City nonprofits released a policy brief Tuesday recommending ways the city and state can address the cost of living.
Read more »
When New York Made Baseball and Baseball Made New YorkAdam Gopnik reviews “The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City,” by Kevin Baker, and “Jimmy Breslin: Essential Writings,” edited by Dan Barry.
Read more »
New York City taking a slice out of iconic pizza shops with new green ruleNew York City quietly approved a green-fueled rule requiring restaurants with coal- and wooden-fire ovens installed prior to 2016 to cut emissions by 75%.
Read more »
New York City pizzerias face challenges with new green energy regulationsOne of the oldest coal-fire pizzerias in America is serving a cautionary tale as more than 100 other pizza shops in New York City prepare for new green energy regulations.
Read more »