Summary
Mysonne Linen, who was previously convicted of armed robbery, has been appointed by New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani to serve on a committee focused on criminal justice. Linen is known for his work as a rapper and social justice activist. His appointment has sparked debate about the role of former convicts in shaping city policies.
Key Facts
- Mysonne Linen was convicted in 1999 for two armed robberies and served seven years in prison.
- He was once signed to Def Jam Recordings and was a rising rapper in the late 1990s.
- Linen co-founded the organization Until Freedom, which works on racial justice issues.
- Until Freedom announced Linen's appointment to the transition team via Instagram.
- His appointment has led to discussions in New York City about criminal justice reform and public safety.
- Critics include Benny Boscio, from the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, who questioned the decision.
- Linen was paroled in 2006 and has become a social justice activist since his release.
- Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani is set to take office on January 1.
