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Curtis Sliwa: “No, we need to start charging juveniles who commit violent…”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Published | Video Starts at 53:24

I almost lost my oldest son to gang violence. And the perpetrators went to family court and got a little pat on the wrist and was sent home to do it again and again. No, we need to start charging juveniles who commit violent crime in criminal court. And I'll appoint criminal court judges who follow the law and don't just release them because of no cash bail. Clear difference between you on that, Ms. Arrow. (53:24–53:31)

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