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Zellnor Myrie: “What we have introduced is something that would end the…”

Featuring: Zellnor Myrie, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 20

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John Jay College Conversation with State Senator Zellnor Myrie and President Carol Mason

Published | Video Starts at 22:24

So on sentencing, you know, we all know about mass incarceration. We know how the justice system has leaned in on incarcerating its way out of all of our societal problems. And What we have introduced is something that would end the mandatory component of [sentencing]. that. And I want to stress that the mandatory piece because that gives little wiggle room for those involved in the decision making, including the judge and the legal representation … (22:24–22:30)

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Asserts introduction of legislation to end mandatory sentencing components.

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