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The cruelty of parole in New York 
Pandemic Threatens Program Offering Minor Offenders Art Classes Instead of Jail Time
Don’t bring back broken windows: Manhattan DA Cy Vance argues against ratcheting back up prosecutions for smaller offenses (Op-Ed by Cy Vance, Jr.)
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
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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.
48 Guns Taken Off City Streets at Buyback Event in Harlem Hosted by Manhattan D.A. Vance, NYPD
“Gun buyback events are impactful tools for crime prevention and community building, especially in times of increased gun violence in our City,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Amy Cooper Charged in Criminal Court for False Report in Central Park
“Our Office is committed to safety, justice, and anti-racism, and we will hold people who make false and racist 911 calls accountable,” said District Attorney Vance.
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This is a great news for New York State. Our office ended the routine prosecution of marijuana possession and smoking and has advocated for the legalization of marijuana for years. https://t.co/D475iTHiMO
Today, D.A. Vance and 60 prosecutors from across the U.S. condemned the armed insurrection at the Capitol, those who incited it, and the profound racial inequity on display. Read the statement ⏩ https://t.co/2TFycNg4FD https://t.co/sfFxNX3Rex
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