Abdul Saleh died because progressives insist on springing violent perps
Abdul Saleh, a deli worker in New York, was fatally stabbed in April 2026, reigniting debate over criminal justice policies. The suspect, Kavone Horton, had a lengthy criminal history and was previously released under lenient terms. The editorial argues that progressive criminal justice reforms have contributed to the release of violent offenders, endangering public safety.
- ▪Abdul Saleh was fatally stabbed in New York on April 26, 2026, after expressing concerns about safety in his neighborhood.
- ▪Kavone Horton, the alleged attacker, had a long criminal record and was released under a substance-abuse program after a 2016 gang arrest.
- ▪Horton had previously harassed customers at Saleh's store, and the editorial blames progressive criminal justice reforms for keeping violent offenders on the streets.
- ▪Baltimore saw a significant drop in murders after changing prosecutors and adopting tougher stances on violent crime.
- ▪New York's Parole Board has released at least 43 individuals convicted of killing police officers since 2017, according to the article.
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Opinion editorial Abdul Saleh died because progressives insist on springing violent perps By Post Editorial Board Published May 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET A woman prays by a makeshift memorial outside Sal's Deli & Grocery after Abdul Saleh, a deli worker who had recently returned from Yemen, was fatally stabbed late Saturday night, April 26, 2026, in New York, N.Y. James Keivom for NY Post Progressives’ refusal to lock up violent criminals is still slaughtering innocent New Yorkers — including ones living the American Dream, like East Village deli worker Abdul Saleh. This cold-blooded killing, allegedly by violent thug Kavone Horton, made a news splash for two reasons.
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