Judge Releases Accused Drug Dealer on Supervised Freedom, Ignoring $150K Bail Request
NEW YORK — In what has become a controversial decision, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Valentina Morales has recently allowed for supervised release of an accused drug dealer apprehended within her dental workplace. Madelyn Javier, 31, was caught in possession of a shipment containing illegal substances at Esthetix Dental Spa in Washington Heights, raising questions about the judge’s lenient approach in light of a significant bail request. Prosecutors had vigorously pushed for a substantial bail amount following Javier’s arrest. New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan advocated for a bail of $100,000 cash or a … Read more