NYC’s DAs differ on vacating old gravity knife convictions
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“The statute does not have retroactive language. These convictions are presumed valid.”
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Top NYC officials split on gravity knife bill
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People of color are disproportionately charged with possession of a gravity knife, though the knives are common tools carried by chefs, carpenters and other laborers.
Read MoreAG James: End ‘arbitrary and capricious’ gravity knife law
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“I believe it’s high time that gravity knives be removed from the penal code.”
Read MoreQueens DA candidates denounce state's gravity knife law
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“The weaponization of the existing law against communities of color must stop.”
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