Accused Grand Central Stabber Had Been Released by Judge Weeks Prior

Steven Hutcherson's Release Sparks Debate on Mental Health and Criminal Justice Systems in New York

Steven Hutcherson, accused of stabbing two teenage tourists at Grand Central Terminal on Christmas Day, was released by a judge weeks prior despite a history of violent behavior and mental health disturbances.
Hutcherson allegedly attacked the girls while shouting anti-white slurs, leading to charges of attempted murder and assault as hate crimes.
Following his arrest, Hutcherson allegedly slashed a fellow inmate at Rikers Island, leading to further investigation into how he obtained the weapon used in the attack.
Prior to the Christmas Day attack, Hutcherson had been arrested 17 times over the last two decades and had multiple encounters with police for mental health disturbances.
The incident has sparked debate about the effectiveness of New York's mental health and criminal justice systems, with calls for systemic mental-health reform and criticism of 'woke' judges and prosecutors for being soft on crime.