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Ken Thompson - Strengthening Trust in the Criminal Justice System: Talks at GS Session Highlights

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  • Aiming to establish a uniform standard of justice applicable regardless of financial status, origin, or location through close collaboration with law enforcement.
  • Plans to establish a Conviction Review Unit to investigate wrongful convictions and correct miscarriages of justice by freeing improperly incarcerated individuals.
  • Intends to expand the "Begin Again" program beyond Brooklyn with no residency requirement to allow any New York City resident to have warrants vacated.
  • Foresees long-term investigations with the NYPD to target gun smugglers who bypass strict state laws, noting that approximately 90% of firearms at crime scenes originate from southern states.
  • Expects to expand the Fast Track gun court initiative from Brooklyn to all parts of the city to ensure dedicated judges resolve cases quickly.
  • Anticipates that rapid resolution of gun cases will prevent dangerous individuals from remaining on the streets and endangering the public.