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Hochul signs decarceration bill amid Rikers controversy

By Morgan C. Mullings Posted on
2021-08-24T153717Z_1531258010_RC2QBP9YH6AX_RTRMADP_3_NEW-YORK-HOCHUL-1200×675-1

After a week of conversations across the city and state about the dire situation on Rikers Island, Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday, Sept. 17 signed a bill that will release hundreds of detainees from New York City jails.

The measure, dubbed the Less is More Act (S.1144A/A.5576A) modifies the standard of evidence and certain other procedures when determining whether to revoke the community supervision of a person on parole.

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Hochul signs decarceration bill amid Rikers controversy

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