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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has special programs to divert at-risk youth from the criminal justice system, to assist former offenders (youth and adult) to successfully re-enter the community, and to further its goal of reducing crime in Brooklyn by assisting residents with common issues.
Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Celebrates Black History Month
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office celebrated Black History Month on Tuesday, February 24, 2014 at Brooklyn Law School, reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of The Selma to Montgomery March. Keynote speakers were Hon. David N. Dinkins and Susan L. Taylor. The Master of Ceremony was Errol Louis. (Photography by Christina Carrega-Woodby) [easymedia-gallery med=”1782″]
Jury Convicts Reckless Driver for the Deaths of a Newlywed Couple in Williamsburg
A jury convicted Julio Acevedo of two-counts of second-degree manslaughter for the March 2013 deaths of Nathan and Raizy Glauber. Sentencing on March 18. [easymedia-gallery med=”1771″]
DA Thompson Celebrates “The Year Of The Goat”
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! DA Thompson attended a “Year of the Goat” celebration hosted by former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Pacificana Restaurant in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. [easymedia-gallery med=”1763″]
Bushwick Man Who Fired Shots at Gay Men After Taunting Them With Homophobic Slurs Indicted For Attempted Murder as a Hate Crime
DA Ken Thompson held a press conference on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to denounce the recent rash of hate crimes in Brooklyn along with Public Advocate Letita James, Assemblymember Maritza Davila and Government Affairs leader for Empire State Pride Agenda Matthew McMorrow. [easymedia-gallery med=”639″]
Department of Investigation
Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters, Staten Island DA Daniel Donovan and DA Thompson together announced on Friday, September 12, 2014, charges against 4 childcare providers who falsified documents to get funds from taxpayers. [easymedia-gallery med=”634″]
Press Conference for ‘Gates Avenue Mafia’ Takedown
32 defendants, including reputed members of ‘Gates Avenue Mafia’ charged with conspiracy following complaints of violence, drugs. Hundreds of neighborhood residents outraged in wake of shooting that left 11-year-old Taylonni Mazyck on May 31, 2013 paralyzed. 29 guns, plus quantities of drugs, recovered during course of investigation, and execution of arrest and search warrants. [easymedia-gallery … Read more…
Brooklyn DA’s Office’s National Hispanic Heritage Month Event
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office capped its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with the announcement of the first Latino Chief Assistant District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez. Special guests included Speaker of the New York City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito as the keynote speaker, and a panel of immigration attorneys, Jojo Annobil and Camielle Mackler. The event also … Read more…
2014 West Indian Day Parade on Labor Day
DA Thompson and his staff proudly marched in the 2014 West Indian Day Parade on Labor Day. [easymedia-gallery med=”599″ ]