A Soros-backed prosecutor experienced the consequences of his soft-on-crime policies firsthand. Jason Williams, district attorney of Orleans Parish, the Louisiana district that includes New Orleans, was robbed at gunpoint along with his 78-year-old mother in their vehicle last Monday. The criminals were carrying automatic weapons and stole the car. Both victims emerged from the incident unharmed and thanked the police, who recovered the car shortly after.
'JUST THANKFUL WE'RE ALIVE:' District Attorney Jason Williams recounts harrowing carjacking with mother by masked gunmen in New Orleans https://t.co/PzVJDuqgfa
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Both Williams and his mother were unharmed.
In statements picked up by Fox News, Williams explained what happened and stressed that both he and his mother are fine. The prosecutor also emphasized the high number of crimes committed in the city and asked citizens for help, as well as support for the police. "I think it’s important to reiterate that my mother and I are just a small fraction of the number of people impacted by violence in this city. We have to collectively work on crime-prevention efforts, policing efforts and our prosecution efforts."
Williams also confirmed, if the criminals were arrested, his office would recuse itself, and Attorney General Jeff Landry's criminal division would be in charge of leading the prosecution.
Soros donated $220,000 to Williams while promising 'alternatives to incarceration'
The current Orleans Parish district attorney came to office in 2020, supported by a social justice platform that advocated for "alternatives to incarceration" and called for change to an "ineffective and unfair monetary bail system." In addition, he had financial support from George Soros, who contributed $220,000 to his campaign. After being sworn in, Williams noted that "Being more selective about prosecutions will allow us to focus on the crimes that matter most to all of us. We’ve got to go beyond punishment and invest in our community."
However, a 2022 Metropolitan Crime Commission analysis indicates that Williams' policies, far from the promised objectives, have brought a "drastic decline in accountability for violent felony offenders."
