Eric Gonzalez (born January 24, 1969) [1] is an American attorney who is currently serving as the district attorney for Kings County in Brooklyn, New York. Gonzalez became the acting district attorney in October 2016 after his predecessor Kenneth P. Thompson, died shortly after announcing that he was stepping down to be treated for cancer. He ...

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.

Eric Gonzalez made history in November 2017 when he became the first Latino district attorney elected in New York State. He assumed the post after the 2016 death of Ken Thompson, who three years earlier had become the first Black D.A. in Brooklyn.

Sep 18, 2023 · In his role as DA, Eric Gonzalez is working to redefine the role of a prosecutor, he says. In his first term, Gonzalez ceased trying low-level pot offenses. He also dismissed 90 drug convictions tainted by a corrupt police detective, and he demanded changes to …

Nov 13, 2024 · Eric Gonzalez, who helped accused killer Daniel Penny restrain Jordan Neely on a New York City subway in 2023, testified in court on Tuesday that he lied to police about his role in the fatal incident.

Feb 26, 2022 · As his peers around the country face fierce criticism, Eric Gonzalez, the Brooklyn district attorney, is navigating a narrow path so far.

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.

Oct 12, 2020 · Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez grew up in the borough and says his upbringing pushed him on the path to be a prosecutor. College wasn't on Gonzalez’s mind at one point growing up in Williamsburg and East New York, but the head prosecutor managed to make it all the way to law school.

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.

Dec 4, 2024 · Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosted a magnificent pre-Chanukah celebration at Brooklyn Law School, attended by over 200 members of the Jewish community across New York City.