"NYC DA Bragg Defends Decision Not to Seek Bail for Times Square Attack Suspects"

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responded to criticism after suspects accused of assaulting NYPD officers in Times Square were released without bail, stating that his office needed more evidence to conclusively identify each defendant. Seven of the 13 alleged attackers have been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer, with only one being held on Rikers. Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James criticized the decision not to set bail, with Hochul suggesting deportation for the suspects. Bragg emphasized the ongoing investigation and the need to ensure the right people are charged with the right crimes, stating that the video is just the start of the process.