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Manhattan DA won’t prosecute protesters amid mass NYC arrests, commends New Yorkers exercising civil rights at George Floyd demonstrations 
Don’t Bar Ex-Offenders From Coronavirus Aid Funds (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
On parole violations, less is more: Three DAs urge reform to stop sending people back to prison
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years on sex crime convictions
Harvey Weinstein Is Found Guilty of Sex Crimes in #MeToo Watershed
Mom’s boyfriend found guilty in beating death of 6-year-old Zymere Perkins
An Illegal Gas Line, a Deadly Explosion and Now Guilty Verdicts
Cy Vance announces bill to crack down on reckless drivers
Why New York City DAs Offer Art Class In Lieu of Court
“Saturday Night Lights” Keeping NYC Kids Out of Trouble, Building Bridges With Police
Statement From Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. On The Passing Of Former Mayor David Dinkins
“New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher, who never pulled a punch when giving advice.
New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has restituted a 2,600-year-old stele to Egypt, after the antiquity was seized by US authorities last year when it arrived at JFK from Paris, on its way to the TEFAF fair in New York.
The cruelty of parole in New York
Fortunately, there is a solution. Here in New York, the Less Is More Act has been proposed to incentivize good behavior by people on parole, reduce the number of people imprisoned for non-criminal violations, and shorten how long they can be incarcerated for crimeless missteps.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns Ancient Artifact to Egypt
“As is typical in these cases, an investigation into one stolen piece often unspools a dark web of countless other trafficked items,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 45 Antiquities to Pakistan
“Many people believe the looting and theft of antiquities are injustices that only occurred in the past, but these crimes of culture are still being committed all over the world every day,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Former Century 21 Employee Charged with Computer Tampering, Larceny For Breach of Company Data
“If left undetected, this former employee’s alleged tampering could have cost Century 21 more than $50,000,” said District Attorney Vance.
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New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher. He will be terribly missed. https://t.co/gj9KO58upl
On this #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor those we have lost to transphobic violence.
We’re proud to invest in innovative programs by @antiviolence and @cvtcnyc to increase services for trans New Yorkers who are survivors of crime. They are not forgotten. https://t.co/q9edk9P0sw
Our parole system must be significantly downsized, less punitive, and more just.
Read our op-ed. ⏬ @BrooklynDA @BronxDAClark #LessIsMoreNY
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