Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan

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The House Judiciary Committee held a field hearing on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET in New York City, New York. The hearing, “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan,” examined how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents.

Date: Monday, 04/17/2023 – 9:00 AM

Location: Jacob Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY

WITNESSES

  • Jose Alba, former Manhattan bodega clerk – testimony
  • Madeline Brame, Chairwoman of the Victims Rights Reform Council and mother of a homicide victim – testimony
  • Jennifer Harrison, Founder of Victims Rights NY – testimony
  • Paul DiGiacomo, President of the New York City’s Detectives’ Endowment Association – testimony
  • Robert F. Holden, New York City Council (D-District 30) – testimony
  • Barry Borgen, father of a victim of anti-Semetic hate crime – testimony
  • Jim Kessler, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President for Policy of Third Way – testimony
  • Rebecca Fischer, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence – testimony

House of Representatives Judiciary Committee

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