New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to give judges more power over bail for repeat offenders and to pursue more cases against minors after she admitted New Yorkers' trust in safety has 'shattered' as rates continue to soar. Hochul, 63, who has recently announced she will be running for a full term as governor, announced on Thursday that judges will have more discretion over bail for repeat offenders or those charged with gun trafficking. She admitted that bail 'has been an issue,' and the new measure includes expanding the defendants' gun-related history, including previous gun use and the severity of the crime. The new law would amend the current statutes on illegal gun trafficking, making the number of illegal firearms needed for bail three, down from 10.
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