Roberts, Aquila NYDN Op Ed on Kendra’s Law

This time, three people died. NYPD Detectives Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were murdered by Lashawn McNeil — who, according to his mother, lived with mental illness and believed he was “God.” McNeil also lost his life during what may have been a mental health crisis.These deaths come only weeks after the killing of Michelle […]
JOIN US! NYC Defenders talk about Bail Reform & Decriminalizing Mental Illness March 28th via zoom!

Join Us and John Jay College of Criminal Jusitce on March 28th from 12:00 – 1:00 (EST) via zoom when we present NYC’s Defenders in conversation about bail reform and decriminalizing mental illness. We will hear from: Stan German, New York Defenders Joyce Kendrick, Brooklyn Defenders Justince Olderman, Bronx Defenders Lori Zeno, Queens Defenders With […]