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Manhattan DA Bragg advocates for parole justice and pledges to halt certain prosecutions drawing backlash

By Dean Moses Posted on January 5, 2022

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg spent his first few days in office backing incarcerated individuals’ rights and drawing controversy in the process.

First, joining families of the elderly incarcerated on Tuesday to call for the parole of seniors spending their twilight years behind bars, Bragg said it is time for long-term prisoners who show rehabilitation to be released.

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Manhattan DA Bragg advocates for parole justice and pledges to halt certain prosecutions drawing backlash

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