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NEW BAIL REFORM LAW

Clip: 1/22/2020 | 12m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

Did New York lawmakers go too far by eliminating cash bail for many misdemeanors?

Did New York lawmakers go too far by eliminating cash bail for many misdemeanors and non-violent offenses? Or is the statewide shake-up leading to a more just system for the state? We investigate.

01/22/2020

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