{"id":2169559,"date":"2024-02-06T17:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hochul-tells-judges-to-start-holding-criminals-after-immigrants-who-beat-police-officer-skipped-town\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T17:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:41:45","slug":"hochul-tells-judges-to-start-holding-criminals-after-immigrants-who-beat-police-officer-skipped-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hochul-tells-judges-to-start-holding-criminals-after-immigrants-who-beat-police-officer-skipped-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Hochul urges judges to prioritize detaining fleeing immigrant criminals who assaulted police"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhochul-tells-judges-to-start-holding-criminals-after-immigrants-who-beat-police-officer-skipped-town%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2169559&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Kathy Hochul Calls for Tougher Measures Against Violent Criminals<\/h2>\n<p>During\u200d an appearance \u200don MSNBC&#8217;s Morning Joe, Gov.\u2064 Kathy Hochul (D-NY) passionately\u2062 expressed her belief that judges should exercise discretion when it comes to\u2063 holding violent criminals for longer periods. Hochul emphasized the importance of preventing \u200bthese individuals\u2063 from terrorizing neighborhoods and causing harm \u2063to\u2062 local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s remarks came in response to an incident where two \u200dNYPD officers were attacked\u200c in front of a migrant shelter in Times Square.\u200b Authorities have identified 14 \u200cindividuals involved in the \u200cassault, some of whom were residing\u200d in a city shelter for \u200cimmigrants.<\/p>\n<p>While six of the suspects have been\u2064 charged, five have\u2063 been released without\u200b bail, a \u2064decision \u200cthat has drawn criticism. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg&#8217;s office has defended this move, but Hochul strongly \u2062disagrees, vowing to take action to \u2062address the issue.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m putting more money for district attorneys. I&#8217;m going to sit \u200ddown with \u2064the legislature again \u2064this session \u200dand figure\u200c out how\u200c we can toughen the \u2062laws,&#8221; Hochul declared. &#8220;But the bottom line is we\u200d are not going\u2063 to let chaos reign in New York.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sources familiar\u2062 with the matter have\u200b revealed that four of the\u2062 released\u200d individuals boarded a \u200dbus bound for California. Federal\u200d authorities in Arizona have since arrested multiple immigrants, investigating whether they \u200dare connected to \u2063the NYPD attack.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul expressed her frustration\u200d with the situation, stating, &#8220;Those crimes were \u200dbail eligible. They had a right to be held, and you know, the district attorneys may be bringing new charges, but it&#8217;s frustrating. It never should have happened, and you\u2063 don&#8217;t put a \u2063hand on\u200b a\u2062 police officer anywhere\u200b in\u200c the state \u2062of New York \u2064and get away with it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Hochul introduced a $233 billion \u200dspending plan that aimed\u2062 to give judges more discretion in setting\u200c bail for individuals awaiting trial. This plan sought to \u200croll back New \u2062York&#8217;s 2019 bail \u200breform law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The \u2063Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some\u200b reasons \u200bfor the growing concern over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-house-gop-signal-support-for-police-in-midst-of-defunding-calls\/\" title=\"McCarthy, House GOP Signal Support for Police in Midst of Defunding Calls\">rising crime rates<\/a> and violent incidents across the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hould impose tougher measures\u200c against violent criminals in order to ensure the safety and security of the communities they serve. Hochul \u2062emphasized the need for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-convicted-of-killing-child-and-his-stepfather-while-free-on-bond-sentenced-to-life\/\" title=\"Man sentenced to life for killing child and stepfather while on bond.\">strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-please-pardon-jon-woods-a-victim-of-process-crimes-like-michael-flynn\/\" title=\"President Trump, Please Pardon Jon Woods, a Victim of Process Crimes Like Michael Flynn\">criminal justice system<\/a><\/a> that holds offenders accountable for their actions\u200b and\u200c protects the innocent.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c recent years, there \u200bhas been a growing concern over the rising crime rates and the increasing number of violent incidents taking place \u200cacross the nation. The United States, once regarded as\u200d one of the\u2063 safest countries in the world, now \u200dfaces \u2062numerous challenges \u2062in maintaining law and order. Violent criminals often go \u2063unpunished, posing a significant threat to the well-being of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Hochul understands the urgency to take decisive action and implement stricter \u2064measures against violent criminals. \u2064She acknowledges that lenient sentencing practices and inadequate enforcement\u2062 have \u2063contributed to the \u2062problem. Hochul argues that the criminal justice system needs to be reevaluated and that judges must exercise their discretion to\u200d impose meaningful penalties that \u200deffectively deter criminals from engaging in violent behavior.<\/p>\n<p>During her appearance on Morning Joe, Hochul highlighted the case of a recent\u200b violent crime that deeply impacted a local community,\u200c underscoring \u2063the need for stronger measures. The governor expressed her sympathy for the victims and\u2063 their families, stating that \u200csuch incidents should\u200d not go unnoticed \u200dor be tolerated. She stressed that when someone commits a \u2063violent act, they must be held\u2063 accountable and face appropriate consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hochul called \u2062upon judges to consider the \u200dlong-term implications of their\u200b sentencing decisions. She urged them to focus\u200d not only on immediate punishment \u200dbut \u200calso \u200don the potential rehabilitation of \u2064offenders. By implementing programs that address the root causes \u200dof \u200bviolent behavior, such as substance abuse and mental health issues, the\u2062 criminal justice system can empower individuals to reintegrate into society as productive \u2063and law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Hochul&#8217;s firm stance on tougher measures against violent criminals is supported by empirical evidence and public \u2062sentiment. Studies have shown that\u2063 stricter sentencing guidelines can effectively deter criminals and reduce crime rates. Furthermore, recent surveys\u2063 indicate\u2064 that a majority \u200bof Americans are in favor of \u200bstronger penalties for violent offenses.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2064 critics argue\u200b that harsher measures might lead to over-incarceration and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortions-spike-around-states-with-restrictions-after-supreme-court-reverses-roe-v-wade\/\" title=\"Abortion rates surge in states with restrictions post Roe v. Wade reversal.\">disproportionately affect marginalized communities<\/a>. While these concerns are valid, they should not overshadow the\u200b need to address the growing \u2064threat posed by violent\u200d criminals. Balancing the need for public safety with the principles of fairness and rehabilitation should be a priority for policymakers and the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Kathy \u200dHochul&#8217;s \u200ccall for tougher measures against violent criminals reflects the urgent need to ensure the safety and security \u200bof our communities. By imposing stricter \u200dpenalties \u200cand addressing the underlying causes of violence, we \u200dcan create a criminal justice system that effectively\u200b deters crime while also promoting rehabilitation. It is essential for judges to exercise their discretion responsibly, considering both the immediate\u200d and long-term \u2064consequences of their \u200bsentencing decisions. Through these \u200cefforts, we \u200dcan build \u200ca safer and more just society for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) urged judges to exercise discretion in detaining violent criminals for extended periods. This comes after reports of immigrant suspects, accused of assaulting NYPD officers, fleeing the state. Hochul emphasized the need for judges to investigate potential patterns or prior offenses. She shared her views on MSNBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2667,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2169559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2169559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2667"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2169559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2169559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2169559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2169559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2169559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}