NYPD Chief Decries ‘Total Breakdown’ of Justice After Illegal Immigrants Suspected in Police Assault Released Without Bail

New York Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Patrol John Chell said on Friday that the release without bail of five illegal immigrants who allegedly assaulted two police officers demonstrates a “total breakdown” in the New York justice system. “Well, the consequences—that’s the issue in the city right now,” Mr. Chell told NTD’s “Good Morning” program. The NYPD chief of patrol noted that over 2,000 police officers have been assaulted or faced attempts in the last year. In his view, criminals feel emboldened to attack police because there are “no consequences.” On. Jan. 27, a group of illegal immigrants allegedly assaulted two NYPD officers who were attempting to break up a disorderly crowd in Midtown Manhattan. The two officers were treated at the scene for minor injuries, including facial cuts and body bruises....