Perlmutter Center News
Commentary: Strong Discovery Laws Ensure Due Process
Date
2-21-2025
Description
Limiting discovery won’t curb recidivism. It will only increase wrongful convictions.
A dangerous narrative is emerging around Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed rollbacks to discovery law. Prosecutors and law enforcement claim these changes will prevent recidivism, with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch arguing the current law hinders efforts to keep violent criminals off the streets.
Publisher
Times Union
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Derrick, "Commentary: Strong Discovery Laws Ensure Due Process" (2025). Perlmutter Center News. 13.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/perlmutter-center-news/13
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