Kenneth Thompson, Brooklyn’s First Black District Attorney, Dies at 50 Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson died at the age of 50 after he announced he would be stepping down to fight his cancer. By Madina Toure
Future Uncertain For Brooklyn’s First Black District Attorney After Cancer Diagnosis Kenneth Thompson's office would not comment on whether he would seek re-election amid his illness. By Will Bredderman
Council Members Rage Against Brooklyn Judge and Prosecutor in Akai Gurley Case Inez Barron, Jumaane Williams, Vanessa Gibson and Donovan Richards hit Kenneth Thompson and Judge Danny Chun over Peter Liang's sentencing. By Will Bredderman
Brooklyn D.A. Vows to Appeal Reduced Conviction for Cop Found Guilty of Manslaughter By Will Bredderman
Family of Police Shooting Victim Outraged Over Prosecutor’s Sentencing Recommendation By Will Bredderman
Bill de Blasio Treads Lightly in Wake of Akai Gurley Decision By Will Bredderman and Jillian Jorgensen