Brad Lander: “Misdemeanors are getting prosecuted at a much lower rate…”

“And as a result, you think the reforms were. The reforms. The reforms were a mistake. I think the discovery reforms are worth looking at because Misdemeanors are getting prosecuted at a much lower rate than they were. And we got to do. What about bail reform? Bail reform? You know, crimes went up everywhere across the country. I don't believe the bail reform in New York was what led to the spike.” (08:17–08:21)

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