NY’s worst killers including ‘Son of Sam’ and John Lennon assassin could be freed soon under woke bills
Andrew Cuomo supports the bills, but he’s likely to face pressure from the liberal lawmakers who control the state legislature.
“I think that the governor is going to be under a lot of pressure to sign these bills,” Mangual said. “But I think it’s also worth noting that the governor is not immune to public opinion.”
“I think it’s important for New Yorkers to let the governor know what they think about these bills,” he added.
Law enforcement advocates are urging New Yorkers to contact Cuomo and state lawmakers to express their opposition to the bills.
“The public needs to be involved in this process,” the law enforcement source said. “If the public isn’t involved, it’s going to happen.”
Even some criminal justice reform advocates are wary of the bills, fearing that they could result in the release of dangerous criminals.
“We also have to be careful about not going so far in the other direction that we’re letting people out who would pose a danger,” said Khalil Cumberbatch, a former inmate who now works for the Fortune Society, which provides services for ex-convicts.
“I think we have to be very careful about how we’re crafting legislation that’s going to impact people who have committed violent offenses,” he added.
With the bills gaining momentum in Albany, the families of murder victims are bracing themselves for the possibility that their loved ones’ killers could soon be walking free.
“It’s like a slap in the face,” Pravia said. “I can’t even imagine what they’re going through. I can only speak for myself, but it’s a nightmare.”
The bills are currently pending in the state legislature, but could be passed as soon as this year if they garner enough support. Stay tuned for updates on this controversial legislation as it continues to make headlines across New York.
Only time will tell if some of the most notorious killers in history will soon be released from prison under these new parole bills.
Kathy Hochul, the current governor of New York, is facing a tough reelection campaign and is in need of support from liberal New York City. In a surprising move, Hochul has announced that she would veto two controversial parole-reform bills that have been making their way through the Legislature.
While a representative for Hochul declined to provide specific details on her stance regarding the bills, they did mention that the governor is committed to ensuring the safety of New Yorkers and will carefully review any legislation that passes both houses of the Legislature.
One of the bills in question has raised concerns among critics, including presumptive Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, who strongly opposes the proposed reforms. Blakeman has accused Hochul of advocating for the release of violent criminals, including those convicted of heinous crimes such as murder.
One of the inmates who could potentially benefit from these parole reforms is David McClary, a convicted cop-killer serving time for the assassination of NYPD officer Edward Byrne in 1988. McClary, who was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, has been denied parole eight times since he became eligible in 2013.
The proposed reforms have also drawn criticism from organizations such as the Police Benevolent Association, which has been fighting against the release of inmates convicted of killing law enforcement officers. PBA President Patrick Hendry has condemned the bills, stating that they would be a cruel blow to the families of fallen heroes.
The debate over these parole-reform bills has sparked a heated discussion about the balance between justice and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. As the issue continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Hochul’s decision to veto the bills will impact her reelection campaign and her standing with liberal voters in New York City.
