crime prosecutors say, you know what? yeah, it s murder, but will you just go home and wear this ankle monitor? you know, if i lost a loved one to somebody accused of murder, i would want them in the cook county jail not out in the suburbs some place, ainsley. ainsley: it s crazy. nearly 100 of them are charged with murder and they just have an ankle bracelet and they are at home with their family. another 40 charged with attempted murder. 852 facing a vacated gun charges. the mayor lightfoot says she is stunned by all this data. and the two of them, sheriff dart and mayor lightfoot are blaming the judges. and we are seeing it too, brian. here in new york with our new d.a. brian: i mean, this guy is unbelievable. he is already at it. this guy you have him this is alvin. ainsley: bragg. brian: the d.a. and already seeing it take a look at this cover right now. the cover of the new york post knife to the heart of justice. this robber threatens workers
Tom Dart's office says more than 20 defendants have already been rearrested while on "essential movement," for committing crimes like armed robbery, retail theft, and gun violations.
Carjackings have skyrocketed 200% or more in multiple big cities across the county in past years, as law enforcement officials and crime experts pleaded with lawmakers on Tuesday for help addressing the rampant issue, with one official warning: "Anyone in a car is a potential victim."