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Lippman Announces Members of Criminal Justice Commission

by Gloria Pazmino, March 17, 2016

The independent commission led by New York’s former chief judge Jonathan Lippman and tasked with reforming New York City’s criminal justice system, announces the 26 members that will join the group. The members come from criminal justice reform organizations, community groups, the judiciary, the defense bar, academia, corrections, advocacy groups and the business community. The commission was established at the request of New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who has also tasked it with considering the possibility of closing Rikers Island.

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