Bodega workers ask Manhattan DA to drop murder charges in deadly stabbing

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Angry bodega owners chanted 'Freedom for Jose Alba' in front of the Manhattan DA's office Tuesday as advocates met with prosecutors inside. An hour later, there was seemingly optimistic news. Christinafantv reports.

Angry bodega owners chanted"Freedom for Jose Alba" in front of the DA's office as advocates met with prosecutors inside. An hour later, the president of the United Bodegas of America emerged with seemingly optimistic news, CBS2's Christina Fan reported.

"Since taking office, DA Bragg has met with numerous business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders about public safety. Today's conversation centered on how to keep bodega owners and workers safe, including in a post-Bruen world when more people may legally obtain and carry firearms. DA Bragg expressed support for New York's strong gun laws, and emphasized that more guns in our communities make us less safe.

Surveillance video shows Simon shoving and grabbing the clerk by the collar before Alba takes out a box cutter.

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