EXCLUSIVE: A NY Democrat Backed Expunging Records Of Violent Felons — Now His District Is Living With The Fallout
New York Rep. Josh Riley faces backlash after supporting the Clean Slate Act, which expunges records of certain felons. Critics argue that the law undermines public safety by allowing violent offenders to have their records sealed. The legislation has sparked controversy in Riley's district, particularly regarding a case involving a man who killed a child in 2023.
- ▪Rep. Josh Riley backed the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals criminal records after a specified period.
- ▪The law allows certain violent offenders, including those involved in serious crimes, to have their records expunged.
- ▪Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith criticized the law for rewarding repeat offenders and potentially increasing crime rates.
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Politics EXCLUSIVE: A NY Democrat Backed Expunging Records Of Violent Felons — Now His District Is Living With The Fallout (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Ashley Brasfield Senior Politics Reporter May 21, 2026 10:29 AM ET May 21, 2026 10:29 AM ET Ashley Brasfield Senior Politics Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Democrat New York Rep.
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