New York City gangs take advantage of crimes under the new juvenile law system: expert

New York City One expert said, “He has witnessed an anxious increase in the crime of events since it entered the” law raising “law in the state, providing an amazing incentive for gangs looking to exploit the Big Apple youth.

The 2018 Law, which was signed by former state governor Andrew Como and was established by the governor of the state, Cathay Hutchoul, sparked the era of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18, which ultimately allowed the defendants without his value to avoid trial as adults. Law also allows 21 -year -old defendants in juvenile detention facilities, instead of typical adult centers.

However, one of the experts warns the law Stimulate gang members To use events to carry out serious crimes, indicating that the defendant is not tried without their value as an adult.

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“The events are now being assigned to violence that were not part of the years,” former Lieutenant Darren Burrar told Fox News Digital.

According to Porcher, the gangs previously cost them assigning adults with more serious crimes. But in recent years, they have turned to recruit the palace in the hope of obtaining a prison sentence less.

“The organized faction of these gangs has raised the participation of events in committing these crimes,” said Bursher.

“Let’s say that there is a war between two gangs. It will send one gang, instead of sending someone at the age of 21, a 14 -year -old to commit one of these horrific attacks, knowing that the person will not be tried to the extent of complete law.”

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The height is reflected in the most serious crimes in the numbers.

according to Mayor Eric Adams 2025 The annual report, 5,623 events were arrested due to the main crimes – such as murder, rape and assault – in 2025, which represents a 9 % increase from the previous year.

Statistics also determine a sharp increase in shooting at their victims under the age of 18, with NYPD Accounting for A 80 % jump in accidents since the law was enacted in 2018. In addition, NYPD arrested the juvenile rifle in 2024, which represents a record in a quarter of a century.

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“(The law) is not useful for society and also allows gangs to motivate these young teenagers to start crimes in New York City,” Borsher told Fox News Digital.

The amazing height comes as the concerned population is preparing to cast their votes in the next municipal race in the city.

Adams, a former New York police chief, sought to regain control of crime cases in the city after following the administration of the left -wing mayor Bill de Palacio. Zohran Mamdani in this year’s introductory elections, and put him as advanced in a race that includes former ruler Andrew Como, who runs as an independent, and Republican Cortis Slawa.

The main race is heated as violence in the plague continues in the large apple.

On September 15, three teen-two-year-old teenagers were arrested 15 years old and were identified as Damyan Kalhun-after the exchange of fire in the Harlem neighborhood in the city, Fox 5 mentioned. A video of the shooting gunfire, who left the 15 -year -old.

The politicians in the capital continued to “cut” law enforcement, the paving way to receive Trump, says the former FBI agent.

Police say they responded to fire after hearing gunshots while leaving the nearby Wagner homes, and then fired their weapons in place. It is unclear whether any of their bullets hit adolescents, according to NYPD.

Police said they also discovered a high -capacity magazine while searching in the backpack of Kaelun.

The criminal history of the concerned adolescents has also been questioned, as it has a large scale record, including acknowledgment of guilt to try to kill. Fox 5 reported that one of the children between the ages of 15 years has a violent, open criminal case.

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“It is unfortunate when a police officer must take out his fiery weapon for the safety of the officer or people in this society,” said Borshar. “We want to do our best, (and we want) – as much as possible – prevent the use of deadly physical strength.”

New York City has witnessed the killing of quadruple arrests since the law was enacted, as it rose from eight in 2017 to 30 in 2024, according to the NYPD newspaper.

However, Adams acknowledged the influence of the law on young people throughout the city and its contribution to high arrests.

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A spokesman for the mayor’s office said in a statement in favor of Fox News Digital.

“This is the reason that we continue to pressure legislators in the states to reform laws like this and make sure that the public is safe and that people are accountable. It is unfortunate that this legislation contributed to the high rates of replacement between the owners of reviews for young people and the arrest of young people for crimes, but the Adams administration is committed to educating and involving young people before they communicate with the justice system.”

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As a result, Adams pledged to invest in community resources targeting gangs, youth and domestic violence. However, Borshi warns parents that adolescents may participate in gang activity without showing any indication of their participation.

“In the end, these social structures are that the teenager is part of it, whether they are in school or just hanging out in the neighborhood that leads these teenagers to evil behavior,” Borsher told Fox News Digital. “In many cases, parents may not know that this is what their child does unless the police alert. But often these things do not come home.”

Michael Ruiz of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.