Law Says Accused Must Be Given Victim's Name & Address [semi-satire]

Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 5 Jan 2020 | John Semmens

[John Semmens]

In its continuing quest to break new ground in the pursuit of justice, the State of New York now has a new requirement that the accused must be given the victim's name and address. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) defended the new requirement, calling it the fulfillment of the accused's right to confront his accuser. The previous policy of confining this right to the courtroom is too limited. The ability to contact the accuser and witnesses, if any, prior to a trial will make the process fairer and more efficient."

"In many cases, victims of crimes are confused and uncertain about the details of encounters with those they accuse," Cuomo said. "Waiting until a trial to clear up these matters prevents earlier resolutions that may point to the lack of a need for a trial. The accused or his representative may be able to persuade the accuser that he or she has mistakenly identified the originally accused person rather than the actual perpetrator. This reform will help smooth out the process by reducing erroneous identifications or accusations."

Albany County District Attorney David Soares was less optimistic that the change will lead to positive results. "We already have procedures of discovery that ensure the defense access to trial evidence," he pointed out. "Giving out the kind of information this new law requires could endanger witnesses and victims and lead to intimidation or additional crimes against them by the perps."

In related news, Cuomo blamed Trump for the rise of anti-Semitic violence perpetrated by left-wing loons in New York City. "Trump may not have explicitly directed the attacks on Jews, but his policies favorable to Jews clearly have triggered the ingrained anti-Semitic hatred that has always simmered below the surface of some of the worst elements living in the City." Former New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D) disagreed, and cited "Trump's numerous condemnations of anti-Semitism, which is more than today's Democratic officeholders--Tlaib, Omar, AOC—are doing."

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