Gov. Kathy Hochul is making the pitch for several changes to bail reform, amid mounting political pressure from some Republicans and an uptick in gun crimes during the pandemic.
The governor’s 10-point plan includes expanding the number of bail eligible crimes to cover more gun charges and would allow judges to consider a suspect’s criminal history and set bail for repeat offenders, according to reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is making the pitch for several changes to bail reform, amid mounting political pressure from some Republicans and an uptick in gun crimes during the pandemic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is making the pitch for several changes to bail reform, amid mounting political pressure from some Republicans and an uptick in gun crimes during the pandemic.