More than 2M criminal records to be sealed in NY under new legislation

Darla Miles has the latest on the NY new legislation.
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[@jacquelinel1618]

Just a reminder… In 2018, President Trump signed the groundbreaking First Step Act, a criminal justice bill which enacted reforms that make our justice system fairer and help former inmates successfully return to society. * The First Step Act's reforms addressed inequities in sentencing laws that disproportionately harmed Black Americans and reformed mandatory minimums that created unfair outcomes. * The First Step Act expanded judicial discretion in sentencing of non-violent crimes. * Over 90% of those benefiting from the retroactive sentencing reductions in the First Step Act are Black Americans. * The First Step Act provides rehabilitative programs to inmates, helping them successfully rejoin society and not return to crime.

[@burkey548]

DO YOU SEE NOW WHY WE WONT VOTE NO OTHER PARTY THAN REPUBLICAN THIS ACT IS REPULSIVE

[@chineduokezie8359]

Soft on crime

[@ronarmitage2534]

New York seems like a crazy stupid place to live

[@visionquest414]

awesome for shaniqua and jamal

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Kathy is a lost cause

[@ilandgrl]

It's all about NYS getting that extra tax money. That said, I'd like to see examples of crimes that this includes before I can agree or disagree.

[@geo745don]

Reckless driving, Sale of Narcotic, Marijuana possession,etc

[@barkerbikepirate4916]

I used to have a drinking problem over ten years ago. In that time, I got 2 DWI charges. Thankfully I didn't hit anyone back then. I've had no crimes before or since in my life. Having the felony on my record keeps me from good paying jobs. It should be enough to do one's time and change one's life around. But that has not been the case. I believed I'd be civilly punished until I die until this glimmer of hope. All I can know is my own experience. I hope that helped answer your question a bit. I still have trouble believing this isn't too good to be true for me.

[@vvveeva]

Be scared 😮

[@viralroom1001]

Nicki Minaj husband somewhere punching a wall

[@geoh7777]

No record should be sealed until each victim of each criminal is contacted and their opinion of this record-sealing proposal is heard. Serious objection by a substantially damaged victim of a criminal would result in no sealing of record of that criminal. Time to look after victims first. But, democrats couldn't care less.

[@nfn4]

Victims will still vote Democrat. That's proof that the victims of crime don't care, or they are masochist.

[@romktch17]

You have zero understanding of what you are talking about. Sure is easy to speak big ideals and then do nothing. Have you thought about going to college and getting a criminal justice degree?

[@alexdasilva9417]

I hope it works

[@genevandyke4088]

This is great, now I don’t have to carry an illegal firearm, I can go get my carry permit

[@AAA-tk8sk]

Have fun NYers and NY employers!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AGirlNamedVan]

lol the way they love their criminals in NY

[@coyotestylepro1150]

Can't wait to get one of those jobs Riiiight after I get that 1BR 😇

[@ryanyoung9202]

GO CRIMINALS !!!!

[@geo745don]

What's a Criminal

[@romktch17]

"People that are in jail for nonviolent, no victim crimes should never be allowed to better themselves." -you Crazy how the people with the least amount of grade points are the most confident.

[@ryanyoung9202]

@@romktch17 YOU ONLY KNOW ABOUT THE CRIMES THEY HAVE BEEN CONVECTED OF !!! THE PAST IS PROLOGUE - ME

[@nsniper7618]

Blks in Harlem are twerking in the streets 😂

[@romktch17]

Same with caucasian, toothless trailer park residents

[@nfn4]

Maybe they will finally be allowed to purchase guns legally.

[@nfn4]

Now, they will be allowed to purchase guns legally.

[@romktch17]

​@@nfn4I know man. WhiteBill over at sunny estates trailer park is so excited that he and his lack of teeth can now purchase guns. Cause guns are important! 😂😂😂😂 I imagine you were at a 0.78 at the end of high school.

[@astrilbrazoban1007]

I’m

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

This is fair and overdue.

[@mozeltoff]

If you dont Like it , Get Outta Town. Kathy Hochul

[@ConnieA1262]

This is wonderful.

[@kwd3109]

Not for the forgotten victims of thier crimes.

[@ConnieA1262]

@@kwd3109 This is not for violent crimes, rapes, sex offenders and murderers. It is for lesser Felony and high all misdemeanors and they have to have a clean record for a long while to even have it erased. Did you actually watch the video?

[@markpranck2508]

So sad for the victim. People don't realize until they or family member is a victim.

[@ConnieA1262]

@@markpranck2508 This is not for violent crimes, rapes, sex offenders and murderers. It is for lesser Felony and high all misdemeanors and they have to have a clean record for a long while to even have it erased. Did you actually watch the video?

[@kwd3109]

@@ConnieA1262 Yes, thank you, I watched it. Have you ever had your identity stolen? Have you ever had your home broken into and irreplaceable family heirlooms taken? Have you ever had a dishonest employee embezzle money from your business? I guarantee you the victims of these crimes don't forget these things.