Law on the abolition of bail in action: in New York after the 139th arrest, a thief was released

In New York, a thief who has been arrested for the 139th time has been released. He thanked the Democrats as his immediate release was made possible by state law on bail system reform. This publication writes Fox News.

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About the criminal

Charles Barry, a 56-year-old thief, has been arrested six times since early 2020. However, each time he was released without the need to make a bail. This was due to the New York State Law on the reform of the collateral system, as its offenses were non-violent in nature, according to the New York Daily News. This law entered into force on January 1, 2020.

In the past, Barry served several sentences in a state prison and has a long track record, including six felonies, 87 misconducts and 21 missed trials, the newspaper reports citing court records.

“The Democrats know me, and the Republicans fear me. You can't touch me! I can't be stopped! Barry shouted to reporters outside the NYPD's Transit District 13 headquarters at the Columbus Circle station. This happened on Thursday, February XNUMX, before officers took him to Central Station in Manhattan.

Following his latest arrest, Barry was held for approximately 36 hours before his arraignment hearing was scheduled to take place in Manhattan Criminal Court on Saturday, February 15th. However, he was then released - pending trial and without paying bail. He had two arrest warrants for missed court dates related to alleged subway thefts, including an incident in January in which he allegedly snatched a $50 bill from a woman's hand as she tried to buy a subway card at a Bryant Park station machine.

Officers arrested Barry on Thursday, February 13, after being spotted jumping over a turnstile at Penn Station. It is noted that he also repeatedly deceived visitors to the metro, disguising himself as MTA workers and offering them help with buying a ticket before robbing them.

“I'm famous! I take 200-300 dollars a day from your money! You can't stop me! Barry shouted to the reporters.

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