Melissa in the Morning: Is the Viral Video Really to Blame?

Apr 25, 01:21 PM

A recent viral video is triggering a lot of lawmakers, law enforcement and residents in Connecticut. It’s called Connecticut Kia Boyz and highlights car theft, but not in a PSA-kind of way.  Rather, the video encourages young people to commit the crimes and make easy money. But is banning the video just putting a bandaid on a much bigger issue at hand? We asked our law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, who used to work on a Bridgeport-based task force tackling car theft over 30 years ago! Find out what could really is at the crux of the problem.

For reference, here is a link to the viral video; WARNING – video contains graphic material and inappropriate language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJA7jDF7bLE

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