In a controversial move, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden announced that, as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing store-based crime, 73 individuals accused of shoplifting and related offenses at South Bay Mall have been slapped with stay-away orders. Critics argue that such actions may disproportionately affect low-income communities and stress the need for more compassionate approaches to petty crimes, amid broader calls for criminal justice reform.
Mass Ban at South Bay Mall Raises Concerns Over Criminal Justice Practices
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Jan-21
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In the last quarter of 2024, Suffolk prosecutors have secured stay-away orders for 73 people charged with shoplifting, larceny and other offenses at South Bay Mall as part of a new store-based crime initiative, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden announced Sunday.
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Jan-21
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In a decisive crackdown on crime, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden has secured court orders barring 73 individuals charged with shoplifting and other offenses from South Bay Mall. This move, part of a broader initiative to combat a rising tide of store-based crime, has been applauded by local business owners and concerned citizens alike, who see it as a critical step toward restoring law and order in the community.
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