Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
@BrooklynDA
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⚖️ Ensuring fairness + equal justice 🗯️ Strengthening community trust 🤝 Keeping Brooklyn safe
Brooklyn, New York
Joined December 2013
Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit cemented its status as a national gold standard by exonerating the 40th individual since its creation in 2014 — surpassing the 34 exonerations recommended by all other NYC DA’s offices and ranking among the highest of any DA’s office nationwide.
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Statement regarding the passing of Senior Assistant District Attorney Sarah Pitts:
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📢 New York’s #RedFlagLaw goes into effect today. The law gives New Yorkers a new way to prevent gun violence when there is evidence that someone is likely to harm themselves or others. @BrianKavanaghNY @JoAnneSimonBK52 @NYAGV1 @bradybuzz @MomsDemand .
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📣 NEWS: We won our lawsuit against ICE, filed together with @NewYorkStateAG !. ICE is now enjoined from making arrests in and around our courthouses. That dangerous policy created a chilling effect in immigrant communities and jeopardized public safety. My full statement:
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Statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez regarding the #coronavirus (#COVID19).
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If you have photos or videos of alleged police brutality and other unlawful activity during the protests, you can email us at tips@brooklynda.org.
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Earlier today, I announced my Office’s new program to erase misdemeanor #marijuana convictions. This is a big deal, and part of our promise to enhance fairness and equity. #Justice2020 #cjreform. Full press release ➡️ 📺 WATCH:
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#BREAKING: Today, we are sharing the findings of my Conviction Review Unit in a report titled “426 Years: An Examination of 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooklyn, New York,” a first-of-its-kind study conducted with @innocence and @wilmerhale.
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I offer my deep condolences to the Jewish community in Brooklyn and beyond as we mourn yesterday’s mass shooting in Jersey City. Crimes of hate have no place in our society and we must stand united in rooting out this evil.
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We are using every tool we have to keep our communities safe and get guns off the streets. Join us this SATURDAY, JAN. 30 from 10 AM-2 PM at the Bethesda Healing Center in Brownsville for our gun buyback event. ❌NO ARRESTS.❌NO ID REQUIRED.❌NO QUESTIONS ASKED
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BREAKING: We are filing two separate lawsuits against ICE challenging the legality of the agency’s practice of making civil immigration arrests without a judicial warrant or court order in and around New York State courthouses. #ICEOut
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This Task Force will enhance community trust in fairness and equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
NYS has formed the Vaccine Equity Task Force, co-chaired by @rorosado, @NewYorkStateAG, @MARCMORIAL and @HealthfirstNY CEO Pat Wang. The Task Force will break down barriers to vaccination & ensure a fair distribution. NYers must have trust, confidence & access to the vaccine.
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NY lawmakers must pass the bill which helps protect survivors of human trafficking and the bill which would repeal the discriminatory loitering for prostitution law. Both are necessary to protect marginalized populations and reduce harm. I strongly support these two bills.
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I am horrified and outraged by the senseless attack in Monsey, NY. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community but our prayers and support are not enough. Know that I will work tirelessly to root out the hatefulness and antisemitism that has rocked our communities. 1/2.
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Today, I asked the Court to vacate 857 open bench warrants related to prostitution and loitering for the purposes of prostitution – charges my Office no longer prosecutes. (1/4)
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Statement from Brooklyn Chief Assistant District Attorney Eric Gonzalez:
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We are looking into this disturbing incident involving Teresa Klein.
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Statement by DA Eric Gonzalez on today's ICE enforcement in Brooklyn Criminal Court:
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A #StatenIsland man has been indicted for stealing over $150,000 through fake cancer charities. I thank @NewYorkStateAG for referring this case to my Office and for the invaluable work her Office does to ensure the integrity of charitable organizations.
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Today we remember our late District Attorney, the Great Ken Thompson, who passed away four years ago. His legacy of fundamental fairness and the pursuit of justice lives on in Brooklyn.
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As #HispanicHeritageMonth continues, we recognize @RepRitchie, the first openly gay, Afro-Latino member of Congress.
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Today, one year after his untimely death, we pause to remember the tremendous life and legacy of our late DA, the Great Ken Thompson.
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Biggest gun bust in Brooklyn history: Acting DA Gonzalez announces 217 firearms recovered, 24 ppl indicted for gun trafficking to Brooklyn.
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Statement by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Regarding Last Night’s Shooting in Brownsville:
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I am deeply humbled and grateful that the people of Brooklyn have put their faith in me again to serve as District Attorney. I look forward to continue working with residents and our dedicated community partners to improve public safety & community trust in our justice system.
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I am proud to announce my #Justice2020 Action Plan, a groundbreaking initiative to transform our justice system into a progressive model designed to keep Brooklyn safe & strengthen community trust. Full report➡️ Press Release ➡️
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Congratulations @67ClergyCouncil, and thank you @SenSchumer. We know that arrests and incarceration alone cannot keep us safe. Investments in community-based programs will help us to address the root causes of gun violence. We remain grateful for your continued partnership.
Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer, Invests $1M in the “GodSquad” to Impact Central Brooklyn!. @SenSchumer .#GodSquad
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We are at @CAMBA's Cornerstone Center - Howard Houses in #Brownsville today for a gun buyback. Stop by anytime from now until 2 PM to safely turn in your GUNS in exchange for CASH/IPADS. No ID required. Absolutely no questions asked❗️
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I was so grateful to join @GovKathyHochul @NewYorkLtGov, my fellow DAs, lawmakers and advocates for the signing of the Less Is More Act into law. This legislation makes NY fairer and smarter by giving parolees a better chance to succeed.
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Was an honor to be part of Ava DuVernay's new documentary @13THFilm, an important look at race and criminal justice in America.
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ICYMI: I joined @ChrisCuomo and @MitchLandrieu on @CNN @CuomoPrimeTime for an important conversation about gun violence in America in the wake of shootings in #Dayton, #ElPaso, #Gilroy, #Chicago and #Brownsville. #GunCrisisTownHall
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It is an honor to participate in @BAM_Brooklyn’s Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration reminds us that we are all the stewards of Dr. King’s dream, and that change is possible when we come together. #MLKDay
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As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we remember the Great Ken Thompson, Brooklyn’s first African American District Attorney.
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Rising property values in our borough has made longtime residents the target of scammers trying to steal their homes from under them. I was proud to join @NewYorkStateAG in Bed-Stuy to discuss what my Office is doing to protect homeowners and combat deed fraud. #ProtectOurHomes
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.@HillaryClinton, at visit today to Brooklyn's CCC church, spoke with DA Thompson about dealing with gun violence:
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Today, in what would have been his 51st birthday, we remember our late DA Ken Thompson, a visionary and transformative leader.
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“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would be sworn in as the 33rd District Attorney of Brooklyn. I am humbled and honored beyond my ability to express.”
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There have been a number of very concerning acts of violence in Borough Park directed at reporters, including @Jacobkornbluh, and others. This conduct and all harassment must stop. My office is reviewing these incidents to ensure the police investigation is thorough and complete.
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#HappeningNow: We are LIVE with @NYPDPC and @NYCMayor to announce the takedown of 3 violent street gangs known collectively as YPF. The indictments include charges related to shootings that resulted in 14 victims, including 4 who died from their injuries.
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Statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez:
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We have been continuously reviewing a number of incidents of alleged police brutality and other unlawful activity during the protests. In response to your inquiries regarding submission of videos and photos, we’ve set up a designated mailbox. Send evidence to tips@brooklynda.org.
Statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez:
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Today, I asked the Court to dismiss over 3,500 marijuana-related warrant cases, effectively clearing the Brooklyn docket from these vestiges of previous models of policing and prosecution. Read the press release:
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To the Jewish community, celebrating Purim amid anti-Semitic threats here in Brooklyn: my Hate Crimes Unit here to help. And Chag Sameach!.
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Just moved to vacate 3,146 summons warrants for low-level marijuana offenses in the interest of justice. #BeginAgain #cjreform
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Happening Now: We are with @NYPDDetectives today to announce that 34 alleged members of two Brownsville-based rival gangs are variously charged in a 122-count indictment that includes charges relating to 13 shootings in Brooklyn North.
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I am also renewing my call for lawmakers to expunge past prostitution-related convictions so they will not hold people back from opportunities for a better future. (4/4).
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NEW: Today, I am proud to announce that I am moving to vacate open bench warrants related to prostitution and loitering for the purposes of prostitution – charges my Office no longer prosecutes. .1/7.
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If you have any issues at the polls while casting your ballot, contact the @NewYorkStateAG Election Protection Hotline at 1-800-771-7755. You can also call @866OURVOTE to speak with a trained volunteer about voting questions or issues.
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The conventional wisdom on probation and parole is wrong. Read why @ManhattanDA @BronxDAClark and I are demanding that probation and parole be substantially downsized, less punitive and more restorative in our new @NYDailyNews op-ed. #LessIsMoreNY .
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Statement by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez .Regarding Expungement of Marijuana Convictions as Part of a Legalization Bill:
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I was proud to vacate 1,422 outstanding misdemeanor warrants for marijuana possession & consent to motions to erase 28 past low-level marijuana convictions in court this morning. These historic steps will help heal the harms of past policies. #Justice2020
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With three days left in the legislative session, lawmakers in Albany should prioritize passing the Safer Consumption Services Act. Safe Consumption Sites improve public safety and have shown to prevent overdose deaths, saving countless lives all over the world.
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Today marks the two-year anniversary of the untimely passing of the Great Ken Thompson, our late DA. His visionary legacy of reform and fundamental fairness in the criminal justice system continues to grow in Brooklyn and around the nation.
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I am grateful to my General Counsel @TaliFarhadian, @innocence Senior Litigation Counsel @Nina_R_Morr.and @WilmerHale Partner Debo P. Adegbile for leading the extensive effort of putting this groundbreaking report together.
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The Great Ken Thompson, Brooklyn's first African American DA, was a fearless leader on behalf of social and racial justice in this country. Today, I am proud to announce that a stretch of Jay Street has been renamed Kenneth P. Thompson Way in his honor.
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Police Officer Charged with Assault of Woman During George Floyd Brooklyn Protest.
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Statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson:
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@NYPDDetectives The rival street gangs are known as WOOO (We On Our Own) and CHOO. We allege that these gang members’ primary activity is to track rivals and to shoot at each other on sight on the streets of Brooklyn. This is outrageous and will not be tolerated.
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Statement from Acting Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez regarding continued ICE raids in courts:
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As I crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, the site of Bloody Sunday, I thought about how the movement to reform the justice system is an extension of the Civil Rights Movement. I remain inspired by the courage of those who marched in 1965 & will continue to do my part.
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New York City needs control over its speed limits and Sammy's Law is common-sense legislation to do just that. It is time for Albany to finally pass this bill during this session to make our streets safer and to save lives. @transalt @NYC_SafeStrrets.
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I vow that my office will work diligently, alongside the NYPD, to track down and aggressively prosecute all perpetrators in Brooklyn. 2/2.
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⏰In just 2 days, we’ll be helping individuals to permanently erase their low-level marijuana convictions. Remember, this program applies to convictions that occurred in Brooklyn and it does not matter where you live now or when the conviction happened! #justice2020
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We are aware of this and similar letters that have been sent. We are investigating and will not stand for these acts.
Landmark Brooklyn business threatened; I've contacted NYPD bias unit. We take hate crimes VERY seriously here.
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Hate and intolerance as we’ve seen in recent days have no place in our city. Brooklyn is a bastion of diversity, and bias-motivated crimes are investigated proactively and vigorously by my Office to protect all victims and communities. Our Hate Crime Helpline is 718-250-4949.
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I applaud @NYCSpeakerCoJo for setting a forward-thinking #CJReform agenda. In Brooklyn, we’re implementing many of the approaches and programs announced today, including Project Reset. I’m gratified that @NYCCouncil will provide funding for these and other important initiatives.
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Statement by Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Regarding Handling of Marijuana Arrests:
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It’s important to have people of good will from diverse backgrounds at institutions that need reform. Honored to join @Mimirocah1 @WestchesterDA's virtual #HispanicHeritageMonth event today, where I spoke about building a fairer justice system as New York State's first Latino DA.
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We stand together with the @NYPD75Pct and the entire @NYPDnews family. Sending wishes of speedy recovery to the wounded officer.
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My senior staff is at work every day to review and approve requests for release—accounting for about half of Rikers releases citywide. Public health is now an important component of public safety.
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Speaking at a bail reform panel as part of @NAWJ midyear meeting: “I believe that, in New York City, we can have a system where we end cash bail for misdemeanors and low-level felonies.”
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My heart goes out to the people of #Haiti and our Haitian neighbors here in Brooklyn who are dealing with the aftermath of this weekend's devastating earthquake. Let’s continue to #PrayForHaiti's recovery and help however we can.
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Standing together with our Public Advocate @TishJames, my colleagues @ManhattanDA and @BronxDAClark, as well as @LegalAidNYC and @MaketheRoadNY to call on ICE to finally stop making enforcement actions in courthouses. We must speak in one voice against this misguided policy.
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Statement from the Family of District Attorney Ken Thompson:
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I am proud to join my fellow district attorneys and @NYCHealthCommr to call on @POTUS to authorize overdose prevention centers across the U.S. It's time to embrace bold strategies in the face of the overdose crisis, which has claimed far too many lives.
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More than half of Americans live with the devastating impact of gun violence every day— whether they've witnessed gun violence, been wounded with a gun, or know the pain of losing a loved one. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, I join @Everytown @MomsDemand in uplifting their voices.
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I'm so pleased to officially welcome our new class of ADAs. I know you will make Brooklyn proud!
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Thank you @NYGovCuomo for pledging to close the rape intoxication loophole by making it clear that lack of consent can be the result of voluntary intoxication. This change will help my prosecutors hold more abusers accountable and protect more victims of sexual assault.
I am proposing new legislation to close the rape intoxication loophole — making it clear that intoxication jeopardizes the ability to give consent even when it's "voluntary.". This loophole has let too many abusers walk free and it must be closed. #SOTS2020 #MakingProgressHappen.
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Today marks six years since the untimely death of the Great Ken Thompson, Brooklyn’s first African American District Attorney. His transformative legacy of reform lives on through our relentless pursuit of a fairer, more equitable justice system.
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ICYMI: We have cleared ALL open prostitution and loitering for the purposes of prostitution cases in Brooklyn.
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Today we marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to send a clear message that there is zero tolerance for hate and anti-Semitism in our communities. We must work together to ensure that NYC remains a safe & welcoming place for people of every background & tradition. #NoHateNoFear
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My Office worked very hard with @BklynDefender and others to advance #JazmineHeadley case and to get her released. I’m thankful to Judge Walker for allowing her to spend tonight with her family.
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“We will review every single one of those [protest arrests] to see whether or not these individuals should ever have to come to court or those cases should be declined. [So far, we declined prosecution when] the arrest was simply for protesting and not for an act of violence.”.
We talked with @BrooklynDA earlier this week about his approach to protest arrests (& holding police accountable):
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Three Charged with Hate Crimes Related to Defacing and Vandalizing Homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s Director and Board. “Acts of vandalism that target individuals in their own homes are a deeply disturbing violation meant to intimidate.”. Read more ⬇️
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We are asked to do better, and I believe we can and will. And I believe that to do better, we must reckon with and be transparent about the mistakes of the past — particularly in the institutions in which we now work.
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Statement from the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office regarding Jazmine Headley:
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We had a successful Gun Buyback today, with 206 guns being taken off the streets—the most guns collected in a buyback event in New York City.
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My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Gen. Colin Powell, our nation's first Black secretary of state. May he Rest In Peace.
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has died at the age of 84 from complications of COVID-19. Powell spoke frequently about his views on leadership and American democracy, dedicating his life to public service.
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I joined @NYCMayor, @NYPDShea, @NewYorkStateAG & others today to announce new measures to fight anti-Semitism and hatred in our communities. My dedicated Hate Crimes Bureau is working with the NYPD to investigate bias attacks thoroughly & we will be vigilant in prosecuting them.
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DA Gonzalez: “In the midst of an overdose crisis, we cannot sit by and let ppl die when there are proven interventions that can save lives and help ppl get into treatment. I intend to make sure that any facility opened in Brooklyn would be safely integrated into the community."
A New York plan would create supervised injection sites for drug users, in an effort to curb overdoses. It could lead the way for other cities.
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Tonight at sundown, our Jewish neighbors will begin the festival of #Purim. The holiday reminds us of our shared responsibility to fight the plague of intolerance and evil. Chag Purim Sameach to all who celebrate! פורים שמח
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Our obligation to do justice and strengthen community trust in the justice system does not end when a conviction becomes final. Today, I am pleased to announce the first-in-the-nation Post-Conviction Justice Bureau. Learn more->> #Justice2020
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Today we remember our late DA Ken Thompson, a true champion of reform, on the third anniversary of his passing. His commitment to fairness, safety and equal justice continues in Brooklyn and beyond.
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On behalf of my staff and myself, we wish everyone in Brooklyn and beyond a new year filled with joy, new beginnings, good health, safety and much prosperity. #HappyNewYear
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ICYMI: Sheldon Thomas, 35, was exonerated today after serving over 18 years in prison based on a witness identification of a different person with the same name. This vacatur is part of my continued commitment to correct past injustices in our borough.
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I’m heartbroken by the senseless murder of a brave NYPD officer last evening who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to us all, and I’m praying for the wounded officer, the NYPD, and our great City.
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Statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on #SCOTUS’ Opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen.
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NEW: Three Brooklyn men have been charged in a 68-count indictment in connection with two incidents in which they allegedly targeted Jewish individuals.
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