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BOSTON DEMOCRATIC MAYOR SAYS CRIMINALS SHOULD NOT BE PROSECUTED FOR THEFT, GANG
REGISTRY SHOULD BE ABOLISHED

By Hannah Grossman, Jessica Chasmar, Nikolas Lanum and Kyle Morris, Fox News

Published May 30, 2024
Updated May 30, 2024, 12:09 p.m. ET

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu advocated a soft-on-crime agenda by pushing to abolish
the gang registry and arguing that criminal behavior – such as theft – should
not be prosecuted. 

Prior to being elected mayor, Wu filled out the “2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
Questionnaire” from Progressive Massachusetts, a 501c4 nonprofit organization
that tracks and ranks how progressive elected officials are.

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According to its website, the group “intends to transform Massachusetts into a
bold laboratory for progressive state initiatives.”

In the document, Wu outlined her most progressive commitments, including her
support for noncitizens voting in Boston’s local elections. 

The mayor was asked, “Do you support shuttering the Boston Police gang
database?”

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She answered, “Yes.”

Then, Wu was asked whether she supported a do-not-prosecute list enacted by the
former Suffolk County district attorney, Rachael Rollins. 

DA Rollins enacted the policy memo identifying more than a dozen charges she
said should be declined for prosecution.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pushing to abolish the gang registry and arguing
that criminal behavior – such as theft – should not be prosecuted, according to
reports. AP
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is advocating for a soft-on-crime agenda, according to
reports. AP

Those crimes included shoplifting, larceny, disorderly conduct, receiving stolen
property, driving with a suspended license, breaking and entering with property
damage, wanton and malicious destruction of property, threats, minor in
possession of alcohol, marijuana possession, possession with intent to
distribute, non-marijuana drug possession. 

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The DA was later brought into the Biden administration, before resigning after
an ethics probe found that Rollins committed “egregious” ethical violations and
“abuse of power.”  

“Do you support the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s do-not-prosecute
list and expanded approach to dealing with such low-level offenses? YES/ NO?”
Progressive Mass asked. 

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Prior to being elected mayor, Wu filled out the “2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
Questionnaire” from Progressive Massachusetts. AP

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“Yes,” Wu responded. 

Wu also promised to advocate for reallocating some of the police’s budget
towards other city priorities as mayor.

The mayor said she believes law enforcement should be “demilitariz[ed].” 

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Wu said police should not have the ability to use tear gas, rubber bullets, and
attack dogs.


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The Progressive Mass questionnaire then asked, “Do you believe that affiliation
or sympathies with white supremacist organizations among officers is a problem
with BPD? YES/ NO If so, what measures would you take as mayor to combat that
issue?”

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Wu responded, “Yes. I have advocated for terminating any [Boston Police
Department] employees who were involved with the January 6th Capitol
insurrection.” 

She also wanted to publicize personnel files with the public relating to
“use-of-force,” which opponents say can potentially put officers in danger. 

“[W]e must ensure that contract language enables the sharing of data with the
public on officers’ use-of-force and misconduct and allows disciplinary records
to be made publicly accessible, in accordance with privacy laws,” she said. 

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Wu’s office didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for
comment. 

Her views on police notwithstanding, in the past, critics said she
used “Nixonian tactics” after her administration admitted to creating a list of
her most vocal critics and providing it to local authorities, according to a
July 2023 report. 

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Wu also promised to advocate for reallocating some of the police’s budget
towards other city priorities as mayor. AP

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The report raised concerns about whether Wu and her administration are
attempting to silence or intimidate her critics, many of whom have protested
outside of her home.

When she was first elected, Wu opened entire offices focused on “Food Justice,
Black Male Advancement, LGBTQ+ Advancement, and Worker Empowerment” to create a
more “equitable city for generations to come.” 

However, critics have accused Wu of not being as inclusive of White people,
resulting in numerous complaints to the state’s attorney general.

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“Yes. I have advocated for terminating any [Boston Police Department] employees
who were involved with the January 6th Capitol insurrection,” Wu said. AP

In December, the Democratic mayor came under fire for sending out invitations
for a holiday party intended only for non-White city council members.

“Honorable members: On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, I cordially invite you and a
guest to the Electeds of Color Holiday Party,” the email, which was mistakenly
sent to everyone, said.

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Fifteen minutes after the email was sent out, Wu’s aide, Denise DosSantos,
apologized and clarified that the invitation was only meant for minority city
councilors.

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Wu also wanted to publicize personnel files with the public relating to
“use-of-force,” which opponents say can potentially put officers in danger,
according to reports. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

However, she did not apologize for planning a party that excluded White city
leaders.

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“I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding a Holiday Party for
tomorrow,” DosSantos wrote. “I did send that to everyone by accident and I
apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so. Sorry for any
confusion this may have caused.”

What do you think? Post a comment.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell decided not to investigate the
Boston mayor’s “electeds of color” holiday party after discrimination complaints
were filed. 


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