DA Vance On Gun Control

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 15, 2013

New York State is set to pass comprehensive gun control legislation. Cyrus Vance Jr., Manhattan District Attorney, reacts to the legislation and discusses recent weapons prosecutions. He's joined by Executive Assistant District Attorney Chauncey Parker, who oversees the Crime Strategies Unit.

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