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Read. Follow. Verify.House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Manhattan Crime Victims
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary held a in New York City on April 17, 2023, to examine the experiences of victims of violent crime in Manhattan. The session included testimony from crime victims, advocates, law enforcement representatives, and policy experts.
This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding local crime policies and victim experiences in Manhattan, which may inform future federal oversight or legislative proposals concerning urban public safety.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Manhattan crime victims
Individuals who provided testimony regarding their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
The office is the subject of testimony and submitted correspondence regarding its prosecution policies.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 17, 2023, at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City.
- The Committee heard testimony from eight witnesses, including crime victims, advocates, and policy experts.
- Witnesses included Jose Alba, Jennifer Harrison, Madeline Brame, Robert F. Holden, Rebecca Fischer, Paul DiGiacomo, Barry Borgen, and Jim Kessler.
- The Committee entered various documents into the record, including reports on crime trends, ghost guns, and correspondence regarding the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
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- The hearing was convened by the House Judiciary Committee under the leadership of Chair Jim Jordan.
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Congressional Oversight of Local Prosecution
The hearing demonstrates an active interest by federal legislators in the specific prosecution policies of a local District Attorney's office.
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