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flag Mayor-elect Mamdani appoints formerly incarcerated rapper Mysonne Linen as criminal justice adviser.

flag New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named Mysonne Linen, a 49-year-old former rapper and formerly incarcerated activist, to his transition team as a criminal justice adviser. flag Linen, who served seven years for armed robbery in the late 1990s and maintains his innocence, has since become a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform. flag His appointment, part of Mamdani’s push for progressive policy, has sparked debate over qualifications and public trust, with critics raising concerns about safety and accountability, while supporters highlight the value of lived experience in shaping equitable policies.

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