Staff Reports
Two individuals, clearly in need of a good dose of accountability, are back in the spotlight after being recharged with murder. These two clever criminals, who managed to slip through the cracks of justice thanks to a cushy “diversion program,” now find themselves facing serious consequences for their alleged role in a deadly shooting in the Bronx on January 6. It appears that when it comes to certain criminals, even the liberal system of so-called justice can struggle to keep up.
Initially, these two thugs had their paths paved by a progressive approach that prioritizes leniency over law and order. Instead of facing the justice they deserved for their previous misdeeds, they were granted a sort of golden ticket out of jail. This diversion program is apparently designed to divert criminals from accountability, treating them as misunderstood souls rather than the lawbreakers they are. Clearly, those running these programs believe that rehabilitating thugs is preferable to the unyielding hand of justice—until, of course, those thugs make headlines again.
Death by ‘diversion’ — victim count of NYC’s ‘justice reforms’ keep rising https://t.co/T7EzpGhZRm pic.twitter.com/H9EoXUFRjb
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) January 28, 2025
Fast forward to January 6, when these two men allegedly thought it wise to further their criminal careers by gunning down an unsuspecting victim in the Bronx. One can only wonder if any of the program’s advocates even thought to consider the potential dangers of sending criminals right back into the wild with little more than a pat on the back. It’s almost as if they expected these individuals to turn over a new leaf simply because they spent a weekend at a therapy retreat instead of doing hard time.
Critics of these leniency programs have long argued that they do little more than embolden those with a propensity for violence. Allowing violent offenders to skate on serious charges only serves to endanger innocent citizens. The outcome of this case is a sobering reminder that a soft-on-crime strategy can lead to tragic consequences, causing further harm to urban communities already grappling with violence and disorder.
As the legal proceedings unfold, one can only hope for a dose of justice that truly fits the crime. This situation emphasizes the dire need for reassessing these diversion programs that seem more akin to summer camp than an actual deterrent. If society continues to treat criminals with kid gloves, it may ultimately be the law-abiding citizens who pay the price.
