Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says His Office Won't Prosecute Fare Evasion, Resisting Arrest, Prostitution And More Without An Accompanying Felony Charge

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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says His Office Won't Prosecute Fare Evasion, Resisting Arrest, Prostitution And More Without An Accompanying Felony Charge

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is making changes to what crimes will be prosecuted. His new plan seeks programs before jail time.But some question how they will impact overall safety in the city, CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported Tuesday.With just days on the job, Bragg is changing how some crimes will be addressed by his office. It fulfills a campaign promise that Bragg says is informed by his upbringing …