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Migrants in NYPD Times Square Attack Offered Plea Deals Despite Re-Arrest of Suspect

Six suspects in the January assault on police officers face varied plea deals, with public backlash intensifying over lenient treatment.

  • Six migrants charged in the January attack on NYPD officers in Times Square were offered plea deals.
  • One suspect, Yohenry Brito, was re-arrested for theft while out on bail, prompting stern warnings from the judge.
  • The plea deals range from six months to two years in prison for charges including second-degree assault and obstructing government administration.
  • The Manhattan District Attorney's office has not yet received acceptance from the defendants' attorneys.
  • The incident has sparked significant public outcry and calls for stricter immigration and criminal justice policies.
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