“I was simply asked a question of, 'Do I believe that increasing penalties deters crime,' and I gave a simple answer, 'No,' " Heastie told reporters Tuesday. "I don't believe, in the history of increasing penalties, has that ever been the reason that crime has gone down.''
The current law, written over a hundred years ago, dictates that someone found guilty of adultery can be sentenced up to 90 days in prison or a $500 fine.
Powerful state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) doubled down Tuesday on his stance that stiffer penalties don't deter criminals just the latest example of him allegedly being soft on crime.
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