Kenneth Thompson

30 Issues: Brooklyn DA Nominee Ken Thompson on Prosecuting Crime

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 3, 2013

It’s Public Safety Week on the Brian Lehrer Show’s election series “30 issues in 30 Days.” See the full 30 Issues schedule and archive here.

What's the role of a DA in a changing New York City? Ken Thompson, Democratic nominee (and presumptive winner) for Brooklyn District Attorney, discusses his vision for the office and the challenges for prosecuting criminals that the next mayor, NYPD commissioner, and justice system will face.

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