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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.
Hate Crime Modernization Act Included In Final FY2025 State Budget
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The inclusion of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act in this year’s state budget is a significant step in closing loopholes and sending the message that New York does not tolerate hate."
2 teens charged in death of New York City woman whose body was found in duffel bag
Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in her New York City apartment, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced.
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NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Victoria Jacobs to 18 years in state prison for using cryptocurrency to provide financial support to violent terrorist groups operating in Syria. Learn more here:
In Manhattan, major crime is down in nearly every category over the past two years ⬇️
In honor of #SexualViolenceAwarenessMonth, D.A. Bragg welcomed Josie Torielli, LCSW for a discussion on the societal misconceptions about the behavior of sexual assault survivors.
.@YouTube isn't just hosting videos that teach viewers how to build untraceable ghost guns, their algorithm specifically recommends them to young kids watching gaming videos.
I applaud @ManhattanDA for working to protect kids by calling on YouTube to stop promoting this content.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office