Arizona Prosecutor Refuses to Extradite NYC Hotel Murder Suspect

Citing distrust in Manhattan DA's handling of violent criminals, Arizona's Rachel Mitchell holds Raad Almansoori, sparking political dispute.

Raad Almansoori, suspected of murdering a woman in a NYC hotel, has a history of violent assaults across multiple states.
Almansoori's alleged crimes include the brutal killing of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia in NYC, sexual assault in Florida, and stabbing incidents in Arizona.
Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell refuses to extradite Almansoori to NYC, citing distrust in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's handling of violent criminals.
Mitchell's decision sparks a political dispute, with Bragg's office criticizing her for playing political games in a murder investigation.
Almansoori's violent spree and the ensuing legal and political controversy highlight systemic issues in handling violent crime across states.