Malliotakis, NYPD Unions Denounce Bail Reform

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C,I,-Brooklyn, Staten Island) and Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R-South Shore), along with every union representing the NYPD called for immediate changes to the new bail laws passed by Gov. Cuomo and NY Democrats set to take effect on January 1, 2020 at a press conference held today on Staten Island.

They expressed concerns about the impact it will have on the current drug epidemic affecting communities across our city and state if amendments aren’t made. Under the law, bail will be eliminated for defendants charged with most drug crimes, including selling on school grounds. After being arrested, they will be released back onto our streets to return to court on their own recognizance.

“I’m proud to stand in solidarity with my colleagues and every union representing the NYPD concerned about public safety to denounce the new bail laws that put the interests of convicted felons ahead of those of law-abiding citizens because as government officials we know that keeping the public safe is our most important responsibility,” said Malliotakis. “These new bail laws, which are set to begin in January, will cause 90% of the arrested population to be released. This includes those with extensive criminal records and those charged with criminally negligent homicide, stalking, strangulation, assault, and so many more heinous acts. We have a drug epidemic and are investing millions to provide treatment and save lives yet our Governor and other pro-crime liberals are mandating that every drug dealer except the worst traffickers be released back on our streets. It is important to understand how drastic these new laws are, as they will allow for criminals to roam free, witnesses to be intimidated and illegal immigrants with criminal histories to be shielded from deportation.”

“The elimination of bail for most criminal offenses is a continuation in the trend of Democrats abdicating their primary responsibility of protecting the New York citizens in favor of granting concessions and handouts to those who break the law,” according to a statement by the campaign of Malliotakis for Congress. “Indeed, Mayor de Blasio’s office plans to get these defendants to appear for their court day by offering Mets tickets as an incentive.”