In a statement, Mr. Vance said the new policy will eliminate the consequences of having a prostitution case or conviction on a person’s record, empower New Yorkers to interact with law enforcement without fear or arrest and prevent “unnecessary” contact with the criminal justice system.
Manhattan will no longer prosecute prostitution and unlicensed massages
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Vance announced last week that he would leave office at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
NY prosecutors interview Cohen an 8th time in Trump inquiry
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