Pot warrants vacated

Name: Pot warrants vacated
Uploaded: 2018-09-12T21:10:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 57 s
Description: More than 3,000 people arrested on low-level marijuana possession charges, some dating back to the 1970s, will have their cases tossed thanks to a decision by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. Vance said his office made the move in the interest of judicial economy and to address racial disparities. Nearly 80 percent of those whose warrants will be dismissed are people of color.

More than 3,000 people arrested on low-level marijuana possession charges, some dating back to the 1970s, will have their cases tossed thanks to a decision by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. Vance said his office made the move in the interest of judicial economy and to address racial disparities. Nearly 80 percent of those whose warrants will be dismissed are people of color.

Posted September 12, 2018 5:55pm EDT