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‘FROM GAMES TO GUNS’: Manhattan DA calls on YouTube to act against ghost gun videos
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and law enforcement officials on Wednesday called on YouTube to end its algorithm making ghost gun videos accessible to children.
DA Bragg takes on YouTube’s role in hosting ghost gun assembly tutorials
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg broadened his war against “ghost guns” on Wednesday by singling out a new source for the spread of illegal firearms: YouTube.
Manhattan DA calls on YouTube to take action against ghost gun videos
Law enforcement officials in New York City on Wednesday called on YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns from being seen by children.
Why is YouTube suggesting ghost gun videos to young people watching video games? Officials want change
More young people are learning how to make guns online, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Funding Opportunity For Summer Youth Gun Violence Prevention
“Particularly when it comes to younger New Yorkers, preventing a crime is always better than prosecuting one,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud to say that more than two hundred teens and young adults have earned stipends through our Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative over the past two summers, and we look forward to supporting more young New Yorkers this year. I urge community-based organizations throughout Manhattan to apply for funding and to help spread the word!”
NY state expands offenses that can be prosecuted as hate crimes
New York is adding 23 offenses to its existing list of hate crimes in a move intended to help victims of violent acts that were motivated by bias or prejudice.
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Yesterday an NYC pedicab driver pleaded guilty for attempting to bribe a city inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates. “His actions undermined the licensing process that exists to keep New Yorkers & tourists safe.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here:
Last night, we welcomed our High School Interns & their families for orientation as they begin their 5-week internship program. This summer, students will attend presentations, participate in mock trials, & work on policy proposals as they learn about the criminal justice system.
3Today we announced the sentencing of William Smith to 25 years-to-life in prison for murdering Marcus Guerrerio at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter in 2016. Learn more here:
“Carl Phanor’s violent attacks did much more than cause physical harm, as many of the survivors continue to suffer deep emotional and psychological scars.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing to 25 years-to-life for a series of sexual assaults:
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