Velázquez on Passing of BK DA Thompson

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson:

“All of us in Brooklyn and New York are praying for Ken’s family and all those who knew and loved him. Our borough and our city are better places because of Ken’s steadfast work to advance justice. His contributions in areas like reducing gun violence and the ‘Begin Again’ initiative made our city safer and our justice system fairer. We will always remember the accomplishments he made. I hope the progress he helped drive forward during his life is a comfort to his family.”

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