Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is standing firm in her decision not to hand over murder suspect Raad Almansoori to the Manhattan DA, citing concerns about his potential release. Mitchell stated that Almansoori will face prosecution for two violent felonies in Arizona before any extradition considerations to New York.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has responded, criticizing Mitchell for her actions and accusing her of playing politics. Bragg emphasized that his office routinely secures remand to keep murder suspects in custody, highlighting a decrease in shootings and murders during his tenure.

The legal feud escalated as Mitchell accused Bragg of being soft on crime and prioritizing politics over victims. She asserted that Almansoori will face justice in Arizona first, ensuring he serves a lengthy prison sentence before any potential extradition to New York.

Almansoori is charged with carjacking, kidnapping, and stabbing multiple individuals in a crime spree across Arizona following a fatal stabbing in a Soho hotel in New York. Mitchell's refusal to extradite Almansoori has led to a contentious situation, with Bragg condemning her actions as detrimental to seeking justice for the victims.

The dispute between the two prosecutors highlights the complexities of extradition proceedings and the differing approaches to handling criminal cases across states. As the legal battle continues, the fate of Raad Almansoori remains uncertain, caught in the midst of a jurisdictional showdown between Arizona and New York.