Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., says he will dispel GOP claims that crime is on the rise in New York City as he defends Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg at a House Judiciary field hearing next week.
the hearing will"examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents."
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., says he will dispel claims from Republicans about rising crime rates in New York City as he defends Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg during a field hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee next week. Violent felony offense complaints jumped from 35,964 in 2020 to 38,645 in 2021 and then to 45,529 in 2022, according toreleased earlier this year. Additionally, the total number of felony offenses — both violent and non-violent — rose from 95,593 in 2020 to 102,741 in 2021 to 126,589 in 2022.
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