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Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson

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
D.A. Kenneth Thompson.

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
Marchers carry a rainbow flag down 5th Avenue during the 2012 New York Gay Pride parade. (Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: New City Guidelines to Protect Gender Expression and More

New city guidelines will require use of preferred gender pronouns, UES residents reject bike lanes and more.
By Janaki Chadha
An enraged man at Akai Gurley's funeral in 2014.

Council Members Rage Against Brooklyn Judge and Prosecutor in Akai Gurley Case

By Will Bredderman
New York City police officer Peter Liang is escorted out of court.

Brooklyn D.A. Vows to Appeal Reduced Conviction for Cop Found Guilty of Manslaughter

By Will Bredderman
Protesters outside the New York GOP Gala where Donald Trump spoke tonight.

Protesters Crash GOP Gala Hosting Donald Trump

By Will Bredderman and Jillian Jorgensen
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.

Bill Bratton Has Some Advice for Ted Cruz: ‘Shut Up’

By Jillian Jorgensen
Family of Akai Gurley at his funeral.

Family of Police Shooting Victim Outraged Over Prosecutor’s Sentencing Recommendation

By Will Bredderman
New York City police officer Peter Liang is escorted out of court.

Afternoon Bulletin: Liang Attorneys File Motion to Overturn Conviction and More

By Parker Richards
Officer Liang at his trial (Photo by Byron Smith-Pool/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Officer Liang Convicted, Sex Ed for Valentines and More

By Felipe De La Hoz
Family of Akai Gurley at his funeral.

After Akai Gurley Verdict, de Blasio Defends Vertical Patrols in NYCHA

By Will Bredderman
The L train suspension won't kick in until 2018. (Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: L Train Shutdown Starts 2018, a Bernie Sanders Effigy and More

By Janaki Chadha
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman at a rally with Gov. Andrew Cuomo. (Photo: Nicholas Perrone)

Amid ‘Crisis of Confidence,’ Cuomo Signs Over Police Killing Cases to Schneiderman

By Will Bredderman
Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, left, with Councilman Carlos Menchaca, center, and Councilman Antonio Reynoso, right (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).

Progressives Demand Cuomo Appoint Special Prosecutor for Cop Cases

By Will Bredderman
The Scales of Justice, the international symbol of the judicial system (Photo: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images).

Jury’s Still Out: Questions Linger Over Justice Reform Proposals

By Will Bredderman
Public Advocate Letitia James, left, beside Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson today (Photo: Will Bredderman).

Letitia James Still Not Convinced on Grand Juries

By Will Bredderman
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson.

‘Nothing to Do With Ferguson, Eric Garner’: Cop Is Indicted in Akai Gurley Death

By Ross Barkan
Attorney Scott Rynecki and Kim Ballinger, the partner of Akai Gurley (Photo: Ross Barkan/New York Observer).

Akai Gurley’s Family Rages Against Peter Liang, Demands Police Reform

By Will Bredderman
The casket of Akai Gurley at his funeral. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Cop Who Killed Akai Gurley Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge

By Ross Barkan
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Cautious de Blasio Continues to Demur on Akai Gurley Case

By Will Bredderman
Akai Gurley's casket at his funeral on December 6, 2014 (Photo: Kena Betancur/Getty Images).

Bill de Blasio Treads Lightly in Wake of Akai Gurley Decision

By Will Bredderman and Jillian Jorgensen
An enraged man at Akai Gurley's funeral in 2014.

Democrats Praise Grand Jury Decision to Indict Cop Who Killed Akai Gurley

By Ross Barkan
Family of Akai Gurley at his funeral.

NYPD Officer in Akai Gurley Shooting Indicted: Reports

By Ross Barkan
Family of Akai Gurley at his funeral.

Council Hearing Faults Poor NYCHA Funding for Akai Gurley Death

By Ross Barkan
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