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Press Release: CSS President/CEO and MTA Board Member David R. Jones Applauds DA Alvin Bragg’s Decision Not to Criminally Prosecute Fare Evasion

Arresting and prosecuting individuals for fare evasion is a no-win situation. It does not appear to act as much of a deterrent and does not result in increased fare or fine collection. And – as Community Service Society research has shown – NYPD fare evasion enforcement has focused mostly on young people, primarily Black and brown men, who are saddled with indelible criminal records that can close doors to jobs, housing and full participation in the life of this City.

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