Letitia James' Investigation of Times Square Shooting Sparks GOP Criticism Over Mental Health
New York Attorney General Letitia James is under fire from Republicans over her probe into the police shooting that killed Erin Piacenti, who fatally stabbed a suspect in a Times Square rampage amid concerns about New York's worsening mental health crisis. Critics accuse the investigation of being overly focused on gun control.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing criticism from Republicans over her probe into the police shooting that killed a woman who had fatally stabbed a bank employee in Times Square, highlighting concerns about New York's mental health crisis. The GOP claims that James is using the incident to push for gun control and other liberal policies. The investigation has drawn criticism from some Republican lawmakers, who say it could be seen as overreaching by the Democratic-controlled state government. James has defended her probe, saying she must investigate all aspects of the shooting regardless of politics.
