Michael Tannousis

Michael Tannousis, a Republican New York State Assembly member and former prosecutor, discusses the implications of bail reform on public safety. Insha Rahman, advocating for criminal justice reform at the Vera Institute, counters with insights on alternatives to policing and the impacts of the pandemic on crime rates. They debate proposals from mayoral candidates, including a Community Safety Department and strategies to reduce recidivism. This dynamic dialogue highlights the complexities of reforming New York's criminal justice system.