While the manhunt for the two escaped murderers continues in northern New York, Republican State Senator Kathy Marchione of Halfmoon says she would introduce a bill to strengthen penalties against anyone accused of aiding a prisoner's escape.
"It’s important that we make our State laws against helping a criminal escape justice stronger to send a powerful message and serve as a more effective deterrent. If you help a criminal try and escape jail you’ll soon be joining them there for a very long time," says Marchione.
Prison worker Joyce Mitchell is accused of aiding Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility last weekend. Mitchell pleaded not guilty to charges Friday night. Another court appearance in scheduled for Monday.
