Versions :<1 2 3 Live

Homeless Man Arrested in Murder of NY Woman As Major Crime Surges

story

FEB 2022

Image copyright: Seth Wenig/AP [via Syracuse.com]

story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Conservative narrative

Lee's murder is part of a rise in crime caused by progressive legislators and district attorneys enacting policies that let criminals walk the streets even after multiple arrests. These policies don't work and must be reversed to save the city.

New York Post

Progressive narrative

Critics of criminal justice reform haven't proven a direct link to the rise in crime. Instead of rolling back reforms, the focus should be on increased housing, improved services for the mentally ill and establishing more community anti-violence programs.

nytimes