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President Donald Trump exits speech stage to hug Jacob Freytes' grieving parents
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump paused his speech at the Nassau County Police Academy in New York to comfort the family of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, who was killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx.
- Trump highlighted the tragedy while discussing his administration's efforts to reduce crime, emphasizing that the shooter was a repeat offender.
- Freytes’ parents, Migdalia Martinez and retired NYPD Sgt. Jesus Freytes, were present and embraced by Trump during the event.
- In response to Jacob's death, Republicans introduced "Jacob’s Law" in the New York Legislature to impose harsher penalties on criminals whose reckless actions cause a child's death.
- William Ferrer, a 45-year-old with a lengthy criminal record, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting; he has pleaded not guilty.
