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Betsy McCaughey
The feds' censorship machine rolls on
even as election-fraud cases keep
coming to light

Lenue Moore was indicted Tuesday in the Sept. 29 murders of Jackie Billini and Levaughn Harvin, plus the killing of
Billini's dog Zeus. Rich Lowry
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In yet another textbook case of how New York’s criminal Inpraise of the Pilgrims, who gave us
Thanksgiving
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Post Editorial Board Moore was indicted Tuesday in the Sept. 29 murders of
Jackie Billini and Levaughn Harvin, plus the killing of Billini’s Bob McManus
Give thanks for freed hostages dog Zeus.
— and Hamas’ coming,
necessary elimination Could Andrew Cuomo become mayor
Moore was free that day because Manhattan Criminal Court of NYC? Stranger things ...
Call them the ‘Biden cuts,’ Mr. Judge Melissa Lewis had imposed just $5,000 bail (requiring
Mayor, and demand the prez just $500 from Moore) when he was charged in a brutal April See All Columnists
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Elon Musk yet again pulls back A slap directly rooted in the 2019 no-bail law which clearly ,

the veil to reveal the machinery ordered the courts to always impose the “least restrictive”
of the liberal censorship conditions on any accused.
complex
That is, to quit setting higher bail for dangerous perps.
(New York law had never formally directed that, but judges routinely did until the Legislature passed its
“reform.”)
So when prosecutors asked that Moore be held on $15,000 cash bail or a $30,000 bond for the home
invasion — already less than they’d have requested pre-“reform” — Lewis opted for a much lower
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feeling unsafe when Moore returned to the neighborhood, asked her friend Harvin to escort her
Billini,
when she walked her dogs — so when Moore allegedly fired a dozen shots at his nemesis, he wound up
a double murderer.

We wonder: Are the lawmakers who are ultimately to blame here now giving thanks that they’ve been able
to fend off every attempt to undo their disgraceful work?

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Richard Boone
2 hours ago
The No Bail legislation has one goal only; avoid the mass incarceration of POC.
Reply 59 Share Chilling video shows Russian actress
killed while singing on stage for
Coach Putin's marines in 'revenge' attack
2 hours ago
So true and so disgraceful. The reforms that should have been implemented should have
the disproportionate amount of crime committed by POC and how to reduce it.
Reply 21 Share
Joe Silva
1 hour ago
The firststep is to ADMIT that blacks commit more crime per capita. I haven't seen
from either side of the aisle.
Reply 7 Share
Steven Sawyer
48 minutes ago
Exactly right
Reply 1 Share

Jay Brace
2 hours ago
Way to go Dems! Hope Dems are on the receiving end of these attacks when they continue to

Reply 59 Share

Zargeorge undefined
2 hours ago
And Democrats STILL don't get it. Hochul just signed into law outlawing disclosure of criminal
rrest records. It's not just that our courts are broken, so too is our government, our laws, our
system, our schools, churches... our country! All unravelled by the Left through its
in the Democratic party.
Reply 23 Share
Ring Ranger
37 minutes ago
Wait, let me that for
fix you. "All unraveled by the voters who consistently put these
into office. "
Reply 3 Share

Winston Smith
2 hours ago
These laws all seemed designed to coddle criminals and increase recidivism? It’s almost like it’s
done strategically
Reply 17 Share

John Van Woudenberg

2 hours ago
Yes, more blood on the liberal Democrats hands... I wonder how many people are now dead
hat would be alive if we had actually had Crime Control. but between bail reform and judges
feel sorry for for criminals crime is Raging out of control. but you get what you vote for
Reply 42 Share
Joe Silva
1 hour ago
Many hundred Americans have died as a result of the recent sympathy for black
The irony is that most of the new victims are also black.
Reply 4 Share
Jay Jones
13 minutes ago
Just make the money and run, the citizens don’t count. Did you ever see a poor judge !

defense Lawyers “contribute” to the Judge’s “expense” account.

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CDACE13
2 hours ago
And yet this state will stay blue forever. Unreal.
Reply 25 Share
Nickyyyv
1 hour ago
That’s the part that boggles the mind.
Reply 10 Share
Varus Cesare
54 minutes ago
Can’t change with illegal elections
Reply 2 Share

Jack DiPasquale
1 hour ago
Liberal governing completely lacks accountability for criminals. Socialism is where America is
eaded, where Politicians and criminals live the high life. As far as I'm concerned any vote for
is a vote for socialism. Dark money being donated has silenced the silent majority of

Reply 12 Share
Greg
1 hour ago
This is not socialism ,it's an anarchy.
Reply 5 Share

Victor Torres
1 hour ago
The clueless judge gets to enjoy her Thanksgiving with her family while two families grieve the
of their love ones .....
Reply 14 Share

2CylinderBill
2 hours ago
The entire 2019 legislature should charged with murder. And every single member since.
Reply 23 Share

Wilbur Wood
2 hours ago
Prosecute the judge.
Reply 21 Share

DH Barr
1 hour ago
You let them pass a no-bail law that keeps violent offenders on the streets. The result was
and you got it. Demand repeal and vote out anyone who doesn't support it.
Reply 4 Share

frfighter
2 hours ago
Two innocent people killed because of democrat policies on crime. This never should have
appened. New Yorkers do not care. It is part of being a democrat. They are a disgrace to

Reply 49 Share
Nickyyyv
1 hour ago
That’s because the Dems simply do not care about humanity or doing the right thing. The
oliticians and elite only care about money and power and virtue signaling, and the poor
pay no taxes only care about how much free stuff they can get, whether legally or
and being let off the hook.
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John Moore
2 hours ago
Watch what he does when they release him again.
Reply 10 Share

Billybob
2 hours ago
14% = no consequences'
Reply 8 Share
Pancy nelosi
2 hours ago
12% let’s not make them more than they are.
Reply 7 Share
Nickyyyv
1 hour ago
With millions and millions of illegal foreign invaders
the their percent has dwindled
bit. Oddly, their level of criminal behavior continues to rise exponentially.
Reply 2 Share

DC undefined
1 hour ago
I just can't figure it out but there's just something about this guy that makes me think he might
guilty.
Reply 5 Share

Hammer
2 hours ago
Why can't they kill a politician instead of innocent people?
Reply 18 Share
Nickyyyv
1 hour ago
Because it’sthe blue politicians that keep setting them free and feeding and housing their
and 37 children.
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lizzie
1 hour ago
Did you think endorsing Adams and Bragg was going to produce law and order?
Reply 5 Share

Joe Silva
1 hour ago
These bail reforms and other 'social justice' frauds are themselves the result of a massive fraud:
he george floyd incident. That changed our society for the worse, and it was the product of
lies and exaggerations.

Black criminals don't deserve special treatment; they need the same punishments as everyone

Reply 6 Share

Gaynor Henry
18 minutes ago
You can reform the justice system until the cows come home, but that does nothing to reform
in fact most "reforms" seem to just encourage repeat offenders.
Reply 2 Share

Space Cowboy
1 hour ago
Folks, the leftists won't admit it but this is their idea of reparations. Without a course
inner cities, in particular, are doomed.
Reply 4 Share

Jim Nasium
1 hour ago
You voted these politicians into office New York.
Now the cages are open.., the animals run free and the same mentality is cutting back on the
ookeepers.
Good Luck
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ThedudeVan
1 hour ago
Please listen New York.
Throw out the Socialist,Communist, democrats and elect normal, family first thinking
EPUBLICANS. AND NEW YORK WILL REGAIN ITS PLACE AS THE GREATEST CITY IN
WORLD.
IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE.
NO MORE CRIMINALS RULE
YOUR CITY. DONE.
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Joe Silva
1 hour ago
The danger of this murderer was so obvious that the victim asked her friend for help. Then
oth were murdered by the vermin. The judge who allowed the killer to walk free is

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Joe public
2 hours ago
Thank you!
Reply 5 Share

Ed Harris
1 hour ago
Past due to keep criminals in jail and hold judges responsible for their poor decisions
Reply 4 Share

Dave H
42 minutes ago
Hey New York, elections have consequences
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Varus Cesare
56 minutes ago
Answer the question Hochul…how do YOU sleep knowing that YOU let deadly criminals out to
ill?
You have your guards. How do the State Police sleep knowing they protect a Communist
ictatorship with you at the head, breaking the US Constitution and law.
Illegally elected.
A poor substitute for a governor.
Reply 3 Share

John O'Connor
1 hour ago
Democrats, nationwide, work real hard to make life easier for the people who want to rob, rape
kill us
Reply 6 Share

1ModRepub
1 hour ago
BUT... Keep voting Democrat-good idea.
Reply 3 Share

James Whelan
35 minutes ago
Judge Lewis should invite Moore over for Thanksgiving Day celebrations. They can all discuss
perceived success of the criminal justice system.
Reply 2 Share

Nunya Inct
1 hour ago
People voted for Here we are. Democrats should never
it. be elected to any political office. They
facts and operate solely on emotion.
Reply 2 Share

bbisceglie25
1 hour ago
Criminals are laughing at this dopey politicians
Reply 5 Share

NR
1 hour ago
And isn't it always a Tyrone.. Very few Pauls and Mikes killin people. Why?

Reply 4 Share

Jay Jones
16 minutes ago
All those old and crooked Judges should be fired and replaced by new Judges ! Judges now can
crew things up and stay in the same positions for ages while the citizens suffer from the
!

Reply 3 Share

John Flo-Grif
2 hours ago
Another life list due to the Woke. Shave the murderer’s beard as a sanitary measure. Then put
killer in a wire chair!
Reply 4 Share

Roe Cat
12 minutes ago
Why what was the reason for all these changes? Why? We were a safe city until they destroyed

Reply 1 Share

Dwayne Camacho
1 hour ago
Defund Democrats
Reply 4 Share

Truth B. Told
2 hours ago
Didn't he get the message that Black Lives Matter?
Reply 3 Share

Jaguar Six
2 hours ago
Where did we get all these idiots posing as judges?
Reply 7 Share

Henry
1 hour ago
Keep voting Democrats/Soros /Bloomberg funded
Reply 2 Share

KyleG
2 hours ago
I hope he rots.
Reply 5 Share

Halfcentury111
1 hour ago
Another FAIL! Congrats!!!
Reply 2 Share

Slippery Pete
1 hour ago
What you're looking at is a soldier who was captured in the Democrats secret war on America
their citizens.
Reply 1 Share
Dale Jones
52 minutes ago
You're right! We must fight against colonialism and oppression by the "man" that keeps
down!
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Ladygodzilla
1 hour ago
thank the NY Democrats -from the governor right down the line. Vote all these idiots out of

Reply 4 Share

JP R
1 hour ago
Liberal politicians and those who voted for them view this as nothing more than acceptable
damage. This is obviously what New York wanted so what's the big deal?
Reply Share

Steven Sawyer
49 minutes ago
Exactly right
Reply 1 Share

Dave Dion
1 hour ago
Voting has serious consequences Lee zeldin ! for governor ,,, fools !

Reply 1 Share

ECB
2 hours ago
Love thy criminal as thyself...
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