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
