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Criminal justice bills garner increased support for parole reform

May 25, 2023

By: Nathaniel Wright, BollyInside

Members of the New York State Assembly meet for a legislative session in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol. | AP Photo/Hans Pennink

Legislation has been proposed in New York to mandate parole hearings for prisoners aged 55 and above who have served at least 15 years of their sentence, including those serving life. The proposals have been backed by the founder of the MeToo movement, but opposed by Republicans who argue they would reduce public safety. The proposals would not guarantee release, but advocates argue they are needed to help prisoners rehabilitate, benefiting both incarcerated individuals and victims of crime.

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Category: News Articlestag: Assembly Correction Committee, BollyInside, Elder Parole Bill, Fair and Timely Parole, MeToo, Nathaniel Wright, Parole Board, Stanley Bellamy, Tom DiNapoli

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