NY Legislators Refuse Requests for Justice Reform Changes, Hampering Prosecutors

Governor Hochul sought three changes to New York's 2019 discovery law, but the legislature denied all requests.
The 2019 discovery rules require prosecutors to share evidence quickly, leading to staff burnout and dropped cases.
Hochul's proposed changes were minor, including giving judges more discretion and relaxing evidence rules.
Prosecutors say the legislature's inaction may push voters to support Republicans on crime reform.
New York City district attorneys say a purported fix wouldn't stop many cases from being dropped.