As well as the seeming shortcomings of courts and prosecutors, who were purportedly constrained by state law. The 2019 bail reform in New York State is still a contentious issue.
The Guardian Angels have experienced frequent assaults by criminals and have had a tense relationship with the authorities.
Anthony, another Guardian Angel and Sliwa’s son, was hurt defending himself and his stepfather, Democratic former New York State Governor David Paterson, from an assault in early October.
