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Politics
Denis Slattery

Republicans slam New York Attorney General James over openness to bail reform

ALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans are crying foul over Attorney General Letitia James’ openness to amending New York’s cashless bail system.

James in a recent interview said that she’s not against the idea of state lawmakers once again revising the controversial bail reforms as polls show crime is among New Yorkers’ top concerns.

“We need to address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to looking at bail reform,” James told WGRZ in Buffalo earlier this week. “I understand the concern that individuals have. I understand the fear that they have, but we’ve got to work together and not politicize this very important issue.”

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