FEDERALhearing transcript

House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Manhattan Crime Victims

Original title: VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME IN MANHATTAN

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The hearing was convened by the House Judiciary Committee under the leadership of Chair Jim Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather testimony regarding the experiences of victims of violent crime in Manhattan.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Jose Alba, Jennifer Harrison (Victims Rights New York), Madeline Brame (Victims Rights Reform Council), Robert F. Holden (NYC Council), Rebecca Fischer (New Yorkers Against Gun Violence), Paul DiGiacomo (NYPD Detectives Endowment Association), Barry Borgen, and Jim Kessler (Third Way).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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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.

Alvin Bragg House Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personAlvin Bragg“Manhattan District Attorney”Map →

personJerrold Nadler“Ranking Member of the Committee on the Judiciary”Map →

personJim Jordan“Chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary”Map →

personJose Alba“Witness at the hearing”Map →

Sources

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