Podcasts about Brooklyn District Attorney

The Economist podcast "Scam Inc." tells the story of the global online scam industry, which is growing larger and more sophisticated. Host Sue-Lin Wong tells us about speaking with victims and perpetrators of online scams. Then, the vast global industry designed to perfect cyber scams takes in some $500 billion a year. Alona Katz, chief of the Brooklyn District Attorney's Virtual Currency Unit, joins us. And, as the federal government continues to slash jobs, job scammers are reading the headlines. The Washington Post's "Color of Money" columnist Michelle Singletary talks about some of the most common scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you realize you've been scammed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Natalia Krapiva is the tech-legal Counsel with Access Now. Prior to that she worked as a prosecutor at Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. She's been fighting NSO Group to try to limit the sale and use of spyware for many years and  last December set a precedent with a win against this Israeli cyber-intelligence firm in the California court.We talk to her about this and the state of digital forensics. As she says "it's a game of cat and mouse."

In this podcast hosted by the City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, Alona Katz, Chief of the Virtual Currency Unit at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, alongside a panel of experts, discusses the growing issue of cryptocurrency investment scams, specifically 'pig butchering,' which one guest describes as “ a confidence scam and a romance scam and an investment scam all wrapped into one.” The panel includes Inspector Osvaldo Nunez from the New York City Police Department; Kristen Spaeth, Manager on the Global Intelligence Team at Coinbase; Jonathan Scharf, Deputy Chief of Major Economic Crimes at the Queens County District Attorney's Office; and Adrian Cheek, a disruption expert. They share insights on current trends, investigation techniques, and strategies for effective disruption and seizure of assets. The group emphasizes education as a key tool for inoculating the public to these scams, the importance of public-private sector collaboration, and proactive measures to prevent scams and protect victims. If you're interested in learning more about cryptocurrency and law enforcement trends, join us for the City Bar's Crypto Institute on March 11 (https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=INS031125). Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events. 00:00 Introduction and Host's Welcome 00:38 Meet the Experts: Introductions 05:37 Understanding Pig Butchering Scams 12:45 Law Enforcement's Perspective 22:52 Local vs. Federal Response 29:22 Private Sector Insights: Coinbase's Role 31:53 Transaction and Blockchain Analysis 32:54 Law Enforcement Collaboration 33:42 Coinbase's Protective Measures 34:35 Scam Detection Techniques 36:35 Tech Against Scams Coalition 37:28 Disruption Strategies in Investigations 40:12 Domain and Wallet Analysis 43:34 Advice for Law Enforcement 54:04 Future of Cryptocurrency Crime Units 55:45 Final Thoughts and Collaboration

Frank talks about dealing with spending Thanksgiving alone. He later moves on to talk with Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is Fallen Angel: Book 3 ANARCHY, CHAOS, PEACE. They discuss charges against Trump being dropped, Daniel Penny's trial and his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show talking with space expert and radio host Steve Kates a.k.a. Dr. Sky. They discuss methane on Mars, Betelguese going supernova, SpaceX launching more rockets than ever and much more. Frank talks about dealing with spending Thanksgiving alone. He later moves on to talk with Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is Fallen Angel: Book 3 ANARCHY, CHAOS, PEACE. They discuss charges against Trump being dropped, Daniel Penny's trial and his book. Frank starts the third hour discussing how to deal with being a people pleaser and reveals this week's Listener of the Week. He then sits down with Jason Zinoman, a critic-at-large for the Culture section of the New York Times, a comedy columnist and an author. They discuss the legacy of Johnny Carson and the current media landscape. He later gives the Conspiracy of the Day on new clues revealed related to the disappearance of D.B. Cooper. Frank wraps up the show talking about big issues in healthcare affordability. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is “Fallen Angel: Book 3 ANARCHY, CHAOS, PEACE” Topic: Trump charges dropped; his book Website: https://www.michaelvecchione.com/ Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sculptress-Tragic-Story-Until-Death-ebook/dp/B0DCTZPC53 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/michael.vecchione.16/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank and Dominic Carter talk about the troubles of P. Diddy and then about Melania Trump defending abortion rights in her new book. Frank then interviews Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, about his latest book “The Sculptress: A Tragic Love Story... Until Death Do Us Part” and also about the Eric Adams indictment. Social media is putting out a perception that is negative about both men and women. Men and women seem to be going in different directions in all ways of life from religion to go to college. Why do we see such divergent points of view between men and women? Frank puts in his Football picks of the week and then does his daily UFO Report. Frank dives into why the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are on strike and what they are hoping to gain. There is a high potential that every job can be replaced by robots and the members of the ILA are on the front lines to save their jobs and livelihoods. Frank then does his daily Conspiracy Of The Day. There is a movement in this country called the slow living movement aka the doing nothing movement that says it is time to take the time to slow down and take time to plan your life, and practice slow living. It's a movement that promotes a slower attentive approach to life and decision making. Is it time for everyone to slow down? Frank discusses some news with the returning Noam Laden and then Frank interviews Brian Kilmeade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank and Dominic Carter talk about the troubles of P. Diddy and then about Melania Trump defending abortion rights in her new book. Frank then interviews Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, about his latest book “The Sculptress: A Tragic Love Story... Until Death Do Us Part” and also about the Eric Adams indictment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is “The Sculptress: A Tragic Love Story... Until Death Do Us Part” Topic: Adams indictment, his book Website: https://www.michaelvecchione.com/ Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Sculptress-Tragic-Story-Until-Death-ebook/dp/B0DCTZPC53 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/michael.vecchione.16/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Missing', Eyewitness News Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne profiles a young mother, Chelsea Michelle Cobo, who vanished from Brooklyn in 2016. For almost six years, Chelsea's desperate mother, Rose, has been doing everything she can to find her, uncovering her daughter's darkest secrets, imperiling her own safety to get answers from people who don't want to talk, and holding the NYPD and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office accountable. This is the story of a mother's relentless quest to piece together the twisted puzzle of her daughter's disappearance, a woman who is ready to follow the leads wherever they may take her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Wallace has the evening's top headlines from the WCBS 880 newsroom..

This week we've got a special episode for you. Over the nearly two years since we started the podcast one of our most frequent topics has been the crypto romance / investment scam known as Pig Butchering.  In a Public Key first Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis)  highlight impactful statements from past guests, including: Erin West, Alona Katz, Alastair McCready, Nicola Staub and Detective Matthew Hogan, who discuss the scam's exponential growth has been, with Southeast Asia emerging as a hotbed for these criminal operations. The guests emphasize that these crimes are not isolated incidents but part of an organized crime network with ties to human trafficking and forced labor, generating billions in stolen funds annually. The group covers the basics of pig butchering, tactics used by international criminals, challenges in combating the crime and how collaboration and educational awareness are key solutions to preventing this complex crime. Alastair highlights the neglect by authorities in countries housing these pig butchering scam compounds, while the remaining guests explain how public private partnerships have been the key to info-sharing and collaboration of resources.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:15) - What Is Pig Butchering and how is it executed (8:20) - Detective engages with a pig butchering scammer to gather evidence (12:50) - Discussion on scammers using legitimate crypto exchanges and web wallets (16:50) - Human Trafficking victims forced to become scammers and heroic story of a victim's escape (21:21) - Southeast Asia a hotbed for pig butchering scammers  (27:50) - Limited resources of law enforcement and the collaboration of public and private sector (31:25) - REACT Task force formed to combat high tech crime including SIM Swapping and Pig Butchering  (36:38) - How are Bitcoin ATMs used to facilitate payment to scammers (39:25) - Erin West describes why the problem is getting worse and what we need to do to stop it Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Report: The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report (Download Today) Event: Chainalysis Links Conference NYC 2024 (Apr. 9-10, 2024) - Early Bird Pricing On Now! Blog: The On-chain Footprint of Southeast Asia's ‘Pig Butchering' Compounds: Human Trafficking, Ransoms, and Hundreds of Millions Scammed Blog: Crypto and the Opioid Crisis: What Blockchain Analysis Reveals About Global Fentanyl Sales [UPDATED 3/7/24] Podcast: Ep. 19: Pig Butchering Crypto Scam: Crypto's Emerging Human Trafficking And Romance Scam Industry Podcast: Ep. 45: How Law Enforcement is Combating Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Podcast: Ep. 72: Investigating the World of Pig Butchering And Crypto Scams Podcast: Ep.93: Stopping Pig Butchering and Crypto Scam Epidemic YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Alastair McCready (Producer, Al Jazeera Media Network) Erin West (Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County) Alona Katz (Chief, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office) Detective Matthew Hogan (Detective, Connecticut State Police) Nicola Staub (CEO, Co-Founder, CYBERA) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. 

The advent of technology has created both advantages and challenges for people trying to protect themselves from harmful situations. Being aware of the capabilities of the technology around us, the data that can be collected, and how it can be accessed can lead us to being physically safer. Today's guest is Audace Garnett. Audace provides assistance nationally and internationally supporting crime victims and domestic violence survivor organizations. She worked at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office where she served as Teen Services Coordinator in the Victim Services Unit. She is current a Technology Safety Project Manager with Safety Net at the National Network to End Domestic Violence, where she focuses specifically on the intersection between domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and technology.  Show Notes: [1:12] - Audace shares what she does with Safety Net and the National Network to End Domestic Violence. [5:18] - 97% of cases include tech misuse, but Audace explains that domestic violence is very underreported. [8:06] - Technology is not the problem. It's the person behind the technology that is causing harm. [9:22] - A common problem is the sharing of images without consent. Victims can report this to StopNCII.org. [11:42] - Survivors should trust their instincts. [13:17] - Audace shares some tips on protecting online identification. [15:54] - A major and unfortunately common concern and problem is location tracking through mobile devices. [18:25] - Tracking devices like Airtags and apps on smartphones can alert abusers of your location. [20:33] - Some vehicles also come with integrated GPS tracking. [22:14] - Although these services and tracking/monitoring devices can be used maliciously, the technology itself is not the problem. [24:20] - Another technology misuse possibility is abusers interacting in a victim's social media platform as the victim. [25:56] - The impact of this interferes greatly with day to day life. [28:11] - The Domestic Abuse Hotline is a space to not only report domestic violence, but they can also help with support, resources, and a plan. [30:20] - How can community members help with this problem and build awareness? Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest National Network to End Domestic Violence StopNCII.org

Frank kicks off the show with Ask Frank Anything as he does every Friday. After, Frank talks about hitting the snooze button and how it can actually make you wake up before talking to Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is “Fallen Angel Book 2: The War for the Soul of Brooklyn”  about the legal profession and his new book. Next, Frank does his Denunciations and what the statute of limitations should be on returning a book. Later, Frank disucsses whether or not we have free will, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Vecchione, Former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office and a best-selling author, whose latest book is “Fallen Angel Book 2: The War for the Soul of Brooklyn”  Topic(s): the legal profession; his new book Website: https://www.michaelvecchione.com/ Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fallen-angel-ii-michael-vecchione/1144039382 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/michael.vecchione.16/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Karen speaks with Louis Molina, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction since January 1, 2022. Commissioner Molina is a Bronx-born ex-Marine with over twenty years' experience in the criminal justice arena, having served prior stints in the New York City Police Department, in the field of human services assisting the homeless population, in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, and in the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Molina is here today to discuss his leadership and vision for the New York City Department of Correction.

Elizabeth Holtzman is best known for her legendary primary upset of the Dean of the House in 1972, making her the youngest woman elected to Congress and propelling her to national notice as part of the House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings of Richard Nixon. Even beyond that specific era, the diversity and duration of her public service is nearly unrivaled...including working in 1960s Georgia to advance civil rights, her role bringing 100+ Nazi War Criminals closer to justice, becoming the first woman to be a District Attorney in New York City,  the only woman to serve as NYC comptroller, and an impactful political legacy spanning several decades that continues to this day.IN THIS EPISODEMemories of growing up in an immigrant family in Brooklyn, NY...An incredibly formative experience working on civil rights issues in Albany, GA...Her instrumental role bringing 100+ Nazi war criminals to justice in the 1970s...How she became the youngest woman elected to Congress by beating the Dean of the House in 1972...Stories of taking on the Brooklyn political machine...An unsettling comment from a veteran member after she's first elected to the House...Memories of her service on the House Judiciary Committee during the Nixon Impeachment Hearings...Her rejection of the revisionist view of Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon...Analyzing her very narrow loss for US Senate in 1980...Looking back on her stint as both Brooklyn District Attorney and NYC Comptroller...Her view on the "finest mayor NYC has had"...Comparing her 2022 House race to her first run in 1972...Her view of the current Supreme Court as "illegitimate"...The couple of times her path crossed with Donald Trump in NYC politics...AND Abraham Lincoln High, Samuel Alito, Birch Bayh, Jimmy Breslin, bureaucratic gobbledygook, the CIA, CORE, Jimmy Carter, cattle prods, Manny Celler, Frank Church, Cracker Barrel, John Culver, Al D'Amato, Mike Dewine, William O. Douglas, Meade Esposito, the first piece of paper, Flatbush, Gimbles, The Godfather, Barry Goldwater, the instrumentality of the state, Jacob Javits, John Lindsay, Carolyn Maloney, James Meredith, Pat Moynihan, NAACP, Radcliffe, John Rhodes, Peter Rodino, Russian pogroms, SNCC, Bernie Sanders, Hugh Scott, shoe leather, smoking guns, John Paul Stevens, Adlai Stevenson, Tammany Hall, Clarence Thomas, Larry Tribe, whistleblowers, witch hunts & more!

Joy Malbon, CTV News; Bruce Heyman; former U.S. ambassador to Canada; Elizabeth Holtzman, former U.S. Congresswoman & Brooklyn District Attorney; Roy Eriksson, Finland's Ambassador to Canada; Yuliya Kovaliv, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada; Brian Gallant, former N.B. premier; Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Cabinet minister; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; and Robert Benzie, the Toronto Star.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talks about what his office is doing to combat gun violence and other crimes in Brooklyn.

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Elizabeth Holtzman -- former member of Congress, Brooklyn District Attorney, and NYC Comptroller -- joined the show to discuss her campaign for Congress in the new 10th District of New York, which includes much of Lower Manhattan and a large stretch of Brooklyn.

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 5: ERIC GONZALEZ ~ Trailblazing Justice in Communities | First Latino Brooklyn District Attorney in New York State ️Eric Gonzalez made history in November 2017 when he became the first Latino District Attorney elected in New York State. He had been appointed Acting District Attorney by Governor Andrew Cuomo a year earlier following the tragic death of his predecessor, the late Ken Thompson, for whom Gonzalez had served as Chief Assistant District Attorney. ️Since his appointment to lead the office, DA Gonzalez has implemented his own trailblazing initiatives, including bail reform, a Young Adult Court, expansion of non-prosecution of marijuana possession, a pre-court diversion program for low-level drug offenders and a policy to reduce unfair immigration consequences in criminal cases. Following his swearing in as District Attorney, Gonzalez launched a ground-breaking initiative known as Justice 2020, to help him carry out his vision of keeping Brooklyn safe and strengthening trust in our justice system by ensuring fairness and equal justice for all. Justice 2020 consists of a 17-point action plan – created by a committee of criminal justice reform experts, defense groups, service providers, law enforcement, formerly incarcerated individuals, clergy and community leaders – to make the Brooklyn District Attorney's office a national model of what a progressive prosecutor's office can be. This blueprint aims to transform the work of Gonzalez's office by shifting toward preventative and accountability solutions with a track record of success, and away from over-reliance on criminal convictions and incarceration. DA Gonzalez grew up in East New York and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and attended John Dewey High School in Coney Island. He graduated from Cornell University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in government and history. In 1995, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was president of the Latino Law Students Association. #WeGotUsNow

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Today on Cats at Night: The latest on the Manhattan Subway Shooting. Will a suspect be found? How many weapons were involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talks about criminal prosecutions in Brooklyn, balancing public safety against over-policing and what he wants to hear from the local, state and federal leaders.

Kia Roberts is the Founder and Principal of Triangle Investigations, a group of lawyers and expert investigators conducting misconduct investigations (i.e.: sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation) within workplaces, schools, and other organizations. Triangle Investigations offers its clients usage of its proprietary Telli™ app (available on Google Play and the App Store), which works as a reporting mechanism for people to report misconduct within their organization. Prior to founding Triangle Investigations, Kia was the NFL's first-ever Director of Investigations, a position in which she handled investigations into allegations of violations of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy (the NFL's Code of Conduct), for all NFL players and employees, both nationally and internationally. Within this position, Kia handled a wide range of investigations, including but not limited to: sexual harassment investigations, workplace violence investigations, bullying investigations, and investigations involving both criminal and non-criminal conduct, both in and outside the workplace. Prior to the NFL, Kia spent approximately a decade as a prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, finishing her time there as a prosecutor in the Office's elite 12-member Homicide Bureau.

Kia Roberts is the founder of Triangle Investigations. Triangle Investigations performs third-party investigations for companies into allegations of misconduct, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Prior to founding Triangle Investigations, Kia was the first-ever Director of Investigations for the NFL, and prior to that worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney and Homicide Prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. In this episode, Audrey, Lee and Kia discuss:  ·      New standards for HR investigations in 2021 ·      New technology for HR reporting by staff ·      Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment and resignation discussion ·      Proactive steps every business owner/organization needs to implement immediatley “Bullying is such a loose term but any type of bullying that results in the creation and maintenance of a hostile work environment opens up employers to tremendous liability ." –Kia Roberts Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.    Connect with Kia Roberts www.triangleinvestigations.com https://twitter.com/triangleinv?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kia-roberts-0b356912/   Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                            ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith    Connect with SalesFuel:  ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a saying that, “Charity begins at home.” Well, hell can also be at home. “Home” can be the place where there is fear, anxiety, anticipation of what's coming, suffering—domestic violence. That violence can be physical, mental, and emotional. The COVID-19 pandemic has put domestic violence on steroids. Domestic violence is especially hard on immigrants who depend on their Green Card holder and US citizen spouses for immigration benefits. Attorney Brian Figeroux explains the options available to victims. Special guest, Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez.

David Zapolsky discusses being hired as the only litigator at Amazon in 1999, how the legal department has transformed and stayed the same, Amazon's leadership principles maintaining their culture, how showing ownership and curiosity allow employees to rise in organizations, a typical day at the office, and reminding himself he's working on some of the most interesting and challenging business problems in the world. Listen to the end to gain insight into David's recent effort to sleep more and his advice to make your own luck by choosing roles where you'll be happier and do your best work instead of resume-building. Top Three Takeaways: #1 Employees can set themselves up for success by going beyond the job description and showing ownership, displaying interest in other parts of the company and other ways of doing things, and being great communicators (both in general and within the style of the organization.) #2 David told us about Jeff Bezos' habit of waiting to speak until everyone has shared their view to hear unvarnished opinions and be careful not to influence ideas. Anyone in a position of power (whether a senior executive, manager, or teacher) should be aware of the impact of speaking too early and have the humility to admit they might not have the best solution. This connects to how David adjusted to be a leader; he first identified what he didn't know. Having the humility to ask questions, admit you don't have all the answers, and listen intently to others is a recurring theme in this series and is something we can all aim to improve. #3 The way you make your own luck is by putting yourself in roles that bring you fulfillment. If you know the prestigious, high-paying, resume-building job isn't right for you, choose the job that your gut tells you will put you on the path to fulfillment. You do your best work when you're happy, which is how you make connections and impressions on people that lead to future opportunities and success. Potential next steps: Research Amazon leadership principles and consider if I want to try and implement one or two of them into my own habits. Read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker and consider changes to my own sleep routine. And Subscribe to Voyager Talks & follow on Instagram or LinkedIn for updates on new episodes! Instagram: www.instagram.com/Voyager.Talks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zevcarlyle/ Podcast Home: https://bit.ly/VoyagerTalksHome David Zapolsky is Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Amazon. He's been with the company for 21 years and was named General Counsel in 2012. Prior to joining Amazon, he worked at multiple firms in New York and Seattle as well as the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. David currently serves of multiple boards including the Alliance for Education, University of Washington Foundation, and the King County Bar Foundation. He is a graduate of Berkley Law and Columbia College. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zev-carlyle/message

#Tommy Dades: Tommy Dades is a retired 1st grade detective who while working for the NYPD became an organized crime expert. His work in the 68 precinct detective squad as well as the intelligence division helped put away many members of organized crime. After he retired from the NYPD he worked as an investigator for the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. He and others in the office were instrumental in arresting and building a case against the #Mafiacops. Lou Eppolito and Stephen Carracapa died in prison based on the efforts of Tommy Dades and the FBI, the NYPD, and the Brooklyn district Attorney's office. The case against the Mafia cops is featured in the book Friends of the family, written by Tommy Dades and Michael Vecchionne. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Two friends grew up in Brooklyn one became a cop, the other a made guy. #Tommy Dades: Tommy Dades is a retired 1st grade detective who while working for the NYPD became an organized crime expert. His work in the 68 precinct detective squad as well as the intelligence division helped put away many members of organized crime. After he retired from the NYPD he worked as an investigator for the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. He and others in the office were instrumental in arresting and building a case against the #Mafiacops. Lou Eppolito and Stephen Carracapa died in prison based on the efforts of Tommy Dades and the FBI, the NYPD, and the Brooklyn district Attorney's office. The case against the Mafia cops is featured in the book Friends of the family, written by Tommy Dades and Michael Vecchionne. Growing up in Sunset Park Brooklyn Tommy became friends with Larry Mazza. #Larry Mazza: Larry took a different path in life and became a made guy with the Columbo crime family. A chance meeting with the wife of Gregory Scarpa, "Linda" lead to a 10 year affair and the seduction into a life of crime. Greg Scarpa known as the "Grim Reaper" based on his reputation as a killer schooled Larry in the ways of La Cosa Nostra. Larry learned well and became a hit man and personally killed at least four rivals. Larry memorializes his deeds and his life in the Columbo family in a book he wrote while incarcerated called, #TheLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Tommy Dades is a retired 1st grade detective who while working for the NYPD became an organized crime expert. His work in the 68 precinct detective squad as well as the intelligence division helped put away many members of organized crime. After he retired from the NYPD he worked as an investigator for the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. He and others in the office were instrumental in arresting and building a case against the Mafia cops. Lou Eppolito and Stephen Carracapa died in prison based on the efforts of Tommy Dades and the FBI, the NYPD, and the Brooklyn district Attorney's office. The case against the Mafia cops is featured in the book Friends of the family, written by Tommy Dades and Michael Vecchionne. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Hidden weaknesses, 16 seconds to calm and breathing to avoid burnout! We talk about it all! Nora Plesent has been supporting women personally and professionally for over 40 years. Nora received her Bachelor’s Degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan and her law degree from the George Washington University National Law Center.She started her career in New York as a sex crimes prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office before becoming a partner at a white-collar litigation boutique while working on a part-time schedule. Nora founded the New Girls Network, an alliance of female leaders promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession. Nora left her law firm partnership to create a marketplace for women seeking alternative work arrangements, and ultimately created Lexolution, a contract legal staffing company in 2001. In 2018, Nora opened The Gathering, a serene and nurturing space for women to connect, relax and recharge. The Gathering hosts women’s wellness events that include meditation, yoga, sound baths, great food and other programs that encourage well-being and growth. The Gatherings, now being done online, are an opportunity for women to come together in an authentic and intimate format to meditate, reflect, write and share. Nora is a certified meditation instructor and guides individuals, private groups and corporate teams to become calmer, more creative and focused. For more information about Nora’s individual, group and corporate programs, contact her at nora@noraplesent.com

Bill welcomes debut novelist Brian Selfon to the show. Brian Selfon has worked in criminal justice for nearly twenty years, more than fifteen of them with law enforcement agencies in New York. As the Chief Investigative Analyst for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, he handled cases ranging from money laundering to first-degree murder. He now lives in Seattle and works as an investigator for the county public defender. He has published nonfiction pieces in the Detroit Jewish News and Fiction Writers Review. The Nightworkers is his debut novel. Don't miss it!

Here is a preview of the newest podcast from Pushkin Industries:  Hearing with Tali Farhadian Weinstein.  It’s an interview show devoted to the battle for a better criminal justice system.  Tali is a veteran of the Obama Justice Department and former General Counsel to the Brooklyn District Attorney.  And now she’s a candidate to become the next District Attorney of Manhattan.  In this episode, you’ll hear Tali in conversation with New Yorker staff writer Jiayang Fan talking about doing justice in immigrant communities - both legally and narratively. Future interviews will include Senator Cory Booker, civil rights leader Ben Jealous, and Pushkin's own Malcolm Gladwell. Hearing is a new kind of political podcast, where listeners will hear a candidate’s campaign evolve as she engages in true discourse about the issues that matter most.   This show is paid for by New Yorkers for Tali. To learn more about Tali's campaign for Manhattan DA, please visit http://taliforda.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of “The Author Corner” we are joined by Michael Vecchione, former Chief of the Rackets Division in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, turned author! Focusing on the true crime genre, an area he has much expertise in, Michael’s works excite readers with unimaginable stories. Michael discusses how his career as a prosecutor influenced his writing in books like “Crooked Brooklyn” and “Behind the Murder Curtain.” “Crooked Brooklyn” is a memoir of Michael’s time as a prosecutor and details thrilling stories of corruption, investigations, organized crime, and more! “Behind the Murder Curtain” describes Special Agent Bruce Sackman’s dealings in the gruesome world of medical serial killers. Telling the true story of how Sackman investigated these killers, brought them to justice, and even implemented his own protocol to stop them in their tracks. “Behind the Murder Curtain” truly grabs readers’ attention with its mind-blowing storyline and details.

Prosecutor, professor, and proven criminal justice reformer, Tali Farhadian Weinstein, is Mark’s guest on the podcast today. Tali came to America as a refugee in 1979, having fled the violence and ant-Semitism of revolutionary Iran, and went on to earn degrees from Yale College, Oxford University where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and Yale Law School. She has served as a Law Clerk for Judge Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and most recently as the General Counsel of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. She has taught immigration law and policy at Columbia Law School, is currently Adjunct Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law at NYU Law School, and is also running for the position of Manhattan District Attorney, for which she has the full support of the Rabbi’s Husband. Tali has chosen the Talmudic text, Bava Metzia 30b, to discuss with Mark today. Tali begins by sharing her summary of the selected text, the meaning it holds for her, and the rhythm and surprise that she finds within it. Together, she and Mark analyze the notion of going beyond or inside the letter of the law, as well as their differing readings of the text. This leads them to explore the learning and use of prosecutorial discretion, the lessons to be learned through visiting jails and prisons, and the human capacity for change. Tali draws their conversation to a close by recounting the lessons she has learned about mankind, and how they relate directly back to today’s selected text. Tali’s vast experience as a prosecutor and a professor combine strikingly here today as she shares her remarkable insights while drawing out both the questions and lessons inherent to this ‘awesome rabbinic passage’, and their very real and highly impactful application in our world today. Quotes: “They upheld the law rather than doing this thing of going beyond it or inside of it.” “The passage you chose says we’re following Torah laws, therefore the worst thing happened.” “This is my life’s work…to practice law enforcement in a way that is fair and just which is what I think this Talmudic text is trying to nudge us toward understanding.” “Maybe what it means to go inside or beyond the letter of the law is to bring the learning from those acts of meeting people at their most vulnerable into law enforcement. And maybe that’s the source of knowing…when to pursue, when not to pursue - how to indict a case not just based on the facts but on your sense of justice.” “There’s no way that even the author of the Torah, which is the greatest book ever written beyond compare, could anticipate every circumstance where law would have to be applied.” “In the best interpretation of your tradition, develop your character…and in so doing, you will learn when and how to exercise prosecutorial discretion, among many other things.” “I’m making a point about what happens in these acts, and in these human encounters of the kind that our text is urging us to make before we get into the business of law enforcement.” “There’s a whole other way of learning that is demanded of us.” “Study leads to action.” “None of us should be defined by the very worst thing that we’ve done, or the very worst thing that we’ve experienced.” “I’ve learned about people’s capacity for change and for complexity, and I believe in that very much.” “New York needs you and wants you.” Bava Metzia 30b - https://www.sefaria.org/Bava_Metzia.30b?lang=bi Links: The Rabbi’s Husband homepage: http://therabbishusband.com/ Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markgerson?lang=en

While we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility  as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light  on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.  Rekia Boyd Boyd was born on November 5, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. She moved with her family from Chicago’s Southside to Dolton, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. On March 21, 2012, Boyd was hanging out with friends at Douglas Park on Chicago’s West Side at a party listening to music while having a few drinks.  Around 1:00 am,  22 year old Boyd and some of her friends walk to a nearby cornerstore. Around that same time, Servin who was just finishing his shift on his second job was off duty, heading to a fast food restaurant for a hamburger. Servin drove to Douglas Park after a citizen called police about a noise complaint. Servin saw Boyd and her friends and later claimed they were arguing in an alley.  Whether Servin calmly approached Boyd and her friends or was rude and aggressive is still debated. One of Boyd’s friends, Antonio Cross, claimed that Servin attempted to buy drugs from the group. When Cross told Servin to “get his Crackhead ass out of here,” Servin pulled a gun, stuck it out of the window of his car and fired into the group, hitting Boyd in the head.  She was instantly killed and Cross was wounded in the hand. After the shooting, the Chicago Police Department defended Servin’s actions and arrested Cross. The Police Department claimed that Servin had discharged his weapon after Cross had approached him with a gun.  Upon investigation it was discovered that Cross was holding a cellphone. In November 2013, Servin was charged with involuntary manslaughter but was cleared of all charges two years later on April 20, 2015, by Judge Dennis J. Porter following a non-jury trial. On November 24, 2015, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy called for Dante Servin to be fired by the Chicago Police Board.  On May 17, 2016, Servin resigned from the police force. The city of Chicago also paid $4.5 million to the Boyd family. Boyd’s death at the hands of Chicago Police Officer Dante Servin would help inspire the Black Lives Matter movement. "They don’t talk about women that much when they get killed by the police. They barely talk about women. Why is that? It’s crazy, because you see that even in death, women play the second role."                                                               - Martinez Sutton, Rekia Boyd’s brother  Yvette Smith On the 16th of January 2014, mother of 3 Yvette Smith was shot in her friend’s home by Daniel Willis, the officer coming to settle a disturbance.. She was seemingly trying to act as a peacemaker during a dispute between a father and a son that involved a gun. She called 911 about half an hour after midnight. When Bastrop County police arrived at the house, at least one of the men was in the front yard and the worst of the disturbance had seemed to be over. The disagreement was settled before the officers arrived. The owner of the home Mr. Willie Thomas was outside when police arrived The officers issued verbal commands for the other occupants to exit the property. Yvette Smith was shot three seconds after the door was opened as shown by body camera footage. She was shot twice by the deputy sheriff’s with his personal AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle. The officers claimed she threatened them with a gun despite no weapons being found within the home. The dispatcher claimed the opposite and Thomas said it was false information. In April 2016 Daniel Willis, a former Texas police deputy, was found not guilty of murder. The family filed for wrongful death suit and settled with 1.22 million in compensation. However, Daniel Willis still walks a free man who killed an innocent unarmed black woman. The case raised broad issues about police accountability and questions about police recruiting standards and the general conduct of the sheriff’s department.    Shantel Davis On June 14, 2012, Shantel Davis, a 23-year-old African-American woman, was fatally shot by New York City,  New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Phil Atkins. She was unarmed, and her death occurred while the national discussion of police brutality was gaining publicity in the wake of similar killings. That debate led to the creation of the Black Lives Matter Movement  the following year. Two plainclothes police officers saw Davis driving erratically and pursued her vehicle. Once her car came to a stop after colliding with a minivan, the officers got out of their car and approached on foot. Davis opened her passenger side door, knocking one officer to the ground. She then got back into the driver’s seat. Believing that Davis was trying to drive away, and with the car moving backwards, Detective Phil Atkins reached into her car and tried to shift it into park. While they struggled for control, Atkins shot her once in the chest. When the officers asked her to exit the car, she stumbled out while bleeding profusely onto the pavement in front of a large crowd. One witness, George Ricketts, said that Davis cried out that she didn’t want to die, and a woman attempted to comfort her. Despite paramedics’ attempts to revive her, Davis was later pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital. According to East Flatbush residents, the officer who killed Davis had a history of brutality.  At the time of her death, her friends and family said that Shantel was trying to get her GED and turn her life around. While police alleged that Davis had been trying to escape when she was shot, several witnesses stated that she was trapped behind an airbag and was not attempting to get away.  In 2017, Shantel’s family reports that there have been no investigations into her death or the officer who killed her, despite multiple attempts to follow up with the Brooklyn District Attorney office.     Atatiana Jefferson Atatiana Jefferson, had been up late playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew, in her final moments leading up to her fatal shot by an officer, Aaron Y. Dean, who was standing in her backyard with a flashlight and a gun. He would go on to resign two days later, hours before the police chief had planned to fire him. Jefferson who was 28 at the time of her death, graduated from Louisiana's Xavier University in 2014 with a degree in biology and worked in the field of pharmaceutical equipment sales. She was planning and saving for medical school. Atatiana was a loving aunt who would play basketball and video games with her nephews, and recently moved in with her mother to care for her as she had health problems. Her (mother) learned about her daughter’s shooting while in a hospital. In the moments leading up to the shooting, one of Ms. Jefferson’s neighbors, called a nonemergency line at 2:23 a.m. on Saturday to check on the safety of the residents after spotting the door open. Two officers responding to the call parked a block away from Ms. Jefferson’s house before unlatching a fence door and entering the backyard. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Jefferson told her nephew she heard someone outside moments before the shooting, so she got her handgun from her purse and pointed it out a window. Dean, who never identified himself as a police officer despite yelling for Jefferson to put her hands up, according to the affidavit, fired through the window, killing Jefferson. As previously stated, Aaron Dean resigned before he could be fired. He was arrested and in December 2019 he was indicted by the Texas grand jury for murder, however the trial has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. "My God, I was so happy to know that the man that shot and killed my daughter is going to be indicted for murder," said Yolanda Carr, Jefferson's mother. She went on to say that "Justice was served on that part, but I know we got a long way to go," "I'm so glad that they finally indicted that man on murder because he murdered my baby."  

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Scott Occhiogrosso of Block, O'Toole, and Murphy (www.blockotoole.com).     Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes:Click Here To Rate and Review     Case Details:   Brooklyn Gang Unit prosecutor turned personal injury attorney Scott Occhiogrosso of Block O'Toole & Murphy discusses how he secured the largest non-medical malpractice jury verdict in New York history. In April 2016, 23-year-old bicyclist Robert Liciaga was struck by a falling railroad tie after New York City Transit Authority workers failed to follow procedure and practice safety measures while executing an elevated track replacement above Broadway. Liciaga is now paralyzed from the waist down.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents     Guest Bio:   Scott Occhiogrosso is a partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy, having handled many very significant construction accident cases as well as other catastrophic injury matters that have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. In April 2019, he won a $110,174,972.38 verdict from a Brooklyn jury for a catastrophically-injured cyclist against the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). This result is believed to be the largest non-medical malpractice verdict in New York State.   After graduating from law school, Mr. Occhiogrosso - - like several of his colleagues at the firm - - began his training as a trial lawyer in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. He handled thousands of serious cases and spent his days navigating the gritty, cavernous courtrooms in downtown Brooklyn. He had occasion to work side-by-side with now firm partners Stephen J. Murphy and S. Joseph Donahue and made a distinct impression on them while he honed his skills as a prosecutor. Mr. Occhiogrosso was recognized for his tenacity and skills, resulting in a promotion to the prestigious Brooklyn Gang Unit. While with the Gang Unit, Mr. Occhiogrosso focused on prosecuting criminals that were involved in violent crimes and gang-related activities. He handled cases involving drug, robbery, burglary, assault, attempted murder and murder charges and did so with tremendous success. It was at the District Attorney's Office where Mr. Occhiogrosso developed a reputation for being an ethical but formidable adversary. Most importantly, his experiences solidified his desire as a lawyer to impact people in a positive way. He left the District Attorney's Office in 2005 determined to advance his skills and experience as a trial attorney, beginning as a defense attorney in the civil arena for the Port Authority. Mr. Occhiogrosso fought on behalf of police officers and other Port Authority employees, successfully defending hundreds of multi-million dollar cases through trial and settlement. He continued to gain valuable courtroom experience while learning the nuances of civil practice. In 2010, he left the Port Authority and joined a well respected, boutique plaintiff personal injury practice, continuing his career as a New York City trial attorney. In his brief but invaluable tenure with that firm, among other successes, he obtained a jury verdict of $5.5 Million in a fiercely contested medical malpractice case against a seasoned adversary in Manhattan.   In 2013, Scott joined Jeffrey A. Block, Daniel P. O'Toole, Stephen J. Murphy, and S. Joseph Donohue in being selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer, signifying that he is among the top 5% of attorneys in the field of plaintiff's personal injury law.   Mr. Occhiogrosso is fluent in both Spanish and English. He lectures about worker safety and legal rights to Spanish-speaking laborers in New York.       Read Full Bio Here     Show Sponsors:     Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com     Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com     Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com     Free Resources:   Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman reflects on taking part in the 1973 impeachment hearings into President Nixon as a freshman Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee. She explains the impeachment process, draws parallels between the inquiry into Nixon and the current investigation into Trump, and shares some advice for current House members. She also discusses her successful long-shot 1972 campaign to unseat longtime Rep. Emanuel Celler and making history to become the youngest woman ever to serve in the House at the time. And as the first woman to be elected as Brooklyn District Attorney and New York City Comptroller, she also weighs in on gender politics in New York City. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE The Case for Impeaching Trump Join the conversation using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.

Check out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! At the Nantucket Film Festival with special guest cohosts Georgie Leahy and Roberta Marie Munroe, we sat down with writer/producer Christine M. Torres whose short film CLARK played in the festival's Laugh Out Loud shorts program. Directed by her brother Nelson Torres and produced by Christine, CLARK is smart, charming, and funny. It’s an ingenious and somewhat disturbing spin on the origin story of the famous superhero named Clark. Christine is incredibly accomplished and has led a fascinating life. A former prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney's office, Christine went on to write for Law & Order: SVU and produce numerous short films. She continues to write and is preparing to direct her first film. Christine is dauntingly smart, disarmingly charming, and fun. Enjoy! For more about Christine, check out her website: www.christinetorres.com You can find This Is Happening! wherever you listen to podcasts including Apple's Podcast App and SoundCloud. Stay up to date with the pod. Follow us @ Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Facebook: @thisishappeningpod Twitter: @TIHthePodcast

District attorneys are the most powerful position in your local criminal and legal system and we choose who they are with a vote. L. Joy kicks-off her series "Who We Elect" which will highlight state and local positions which may appear further down your ballot. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez comes to the front of the class share his #FirstCivicAction and how he sees his role as the elected district attorney of Brooklyn, New York. Our Guest Eric Gonzalez made history in November 2017 when he became the first Latino District Attorney elected in New York State. He had been appointed Acting District Attorney by Governor Andrew Cuomo a year earlier following the tragic death of his predecessor, the late Ken Thompson, for whom Gonzalez had served as Chief Assistant District Attorney. DA Gonzalez began his legal career in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office upon his graduation from law school in 1995. Since his appointment to lead the office, DA Gonzalez has implemented his own trailblazing initiatives, including bail reform, a Young Adult Court, expansion of non-prosecution of marijuana possession, a pre-court diversion program for low-level drug offenders and a policy to reduce unfair immigration consequences in criminal cases. District Attorney Gonzalez launched a ground-breaking initiative known as Justice 2020, to help him carry out his vision of keeping Brooklyn safe and strengthening trust in our justice system by ensuring fairness and equal justice for all. Justice 2020 consists of a 17-point action plan – created by a committee of criminal justice reform experts, defense groups, service providers, law enforcement, formerly incarcerated individuals, clergy and community leaders – to make the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office a national model of what a progressive prosecutor’s office can be. This blueprint will transform the work of Gonzalez’s office by shifting toward preventative and accountability solutions with a track record of success, and away from over-reliance on criminal convictions and incarceration.

In recent years there has been a shift in how our Country views criminal justice. Partly, but strongly, influenced by the deaths of Sandra Bland, Philando Castille, Kalief Browder and a number of other individuals, large segments of our Country are questioning the legitimacy of our justice system. Some statistics - to add further discontent - show that the United States, locks up more people, per capita, than any other nation. As a result of this, large segments of the United States are demanding reform. In response to these demands, progressive Criminal Justice reforms have emerged. And along with these reforms have come a new breed of law enforcement official: the progressive prosecutor. As an example, in St. Louis and Philadelphia, this movement has placed Wesley Bell (a former Public Defender) and Larry Krasner (a Civil Rights Lawyer), respectively, into the role of the head prosecutor. One would not be unreasonable to say that civil opinion on Criminal Justice has drastically shifted. In the 80s and 90s, this progressive agenda was political suicide. In 2019, it might be the only way to get into power in certain areas. But despite this shift, many people remain skeptical of the progressive prosecutor. What, exactly, does it mean? Some say that even the idea is a paradox. On June 25, 2019, Queens New York will effectively hold a referendum on this matter. For the first time in twenty-eight years, Queens will elect a new District Attorney as a result of the departure and death of former Queens DA Richard Brown. In this episode of BANA, we welcome Mina Malik. With deep and diverse experience in Criminal Justice, Mina explains what separates her from a crowded race of seven candidates.After starting her career as a criminal investigator at the DC Public Defender Service, Mina then served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens DAs office for fifteen years. Mina later was selected by the former Brooklyn District Attorney, the late Ken Thompson, to serve as his Special Counsel and helped Design Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit. In addition to these roles, she also served as the Executive Director of the New York City Civilian Complain Review Board, the committee that overlooks the police department - most notably overseeing the disciplinary charges against the police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner. Most recently, she also served as the Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia, and finally but not least, she is also a lecturer at Harvard Law School.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Scott Occhiogrosso of Block, O'Toole, and Murphy (www.blockotoole.com).     Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes:Click Here To Rate and Review     Case Details:   Brooklyn Gang Unit prosecutor turned personal injury attorney Scott Occhiogrosso of Block O'Toole & Murphy discusses how he secured the largest non-medical malpractice jury verdict in New York history. In April 2016, 23-year-old bicyclist Robert Liciaga was struck by a falling railroad tie after New York City Transit Authority workers failed to follow procedure and practice safety measures while executing an elevated track replacement above Broadway. Liciaga is now paralyzed from the waist down.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents     Guest Bio:   Scott Occhiogrosso is a partner at Block O'Toole & Murphy, having handled many very significant construction accident cases as well as other catastrophic injury matters that have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. In April 2019, he won a $110,174,972.38 verdict from a Brooklyn jury for a catastrophically-injured cyclist against the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). This result is believed to be the largest non-medical malpractice verdict in New York State.   After graduating from law school, Mr. Occhiogrosso - - like several of his colleagues at the firm - - began his training as a trial lawyer in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. He handled thousands of serious cases and spent his days navigating the gritty, cavernous courtrooms in downtown Brooklyn. He had occasion to work side-by-side with now firm partners Stephen J. Murphy and S. Joseph Donahue and made a distinct impression on them while he honed his skills as a prosecutor. Mr. Occhiogrosso was recognized for his tenacity and skills, resulting in a promotion to the prestigious Brooklyn Gang Unit. While with the Gang Unit, Mr. Occhiogrosso focused on prosecuting criminals that were involved in violent crimes and gang-related activities. He handled cases involving drug, robbery, burglary, assault, attempted murder and murder charges and did so with tremendous success. It was at the District Attorney's Office where Mr. Occhiogrosso developed a reputation for being an ethical but formidable adversary. Most importantly, his experiences solidified his desire as a lawyer to impact people in a positive way. He left the District Attorney's Office in 2005 determined to advance his skills and experience as a trial attorney, beginning as a defense attorney in the civil arena for the Port Authority. Mr. Occhiogrosso fought on behalf of police officers and other Port Authority employees, successfully defending hundreds of multi-million dollar cases through trial and settlement. He continued to gain valuable courtroom experience while learning the nuances of civil practice. In 2010, he left the Port Authority and joined a well respected, boutique plaintiff personal injury practice, continuing his career as a New York City trial attorney. In his brief but invaluable tenure with that firm, among other successes, he obtained a jury verdict of $5.5 Million in a fiercely contested medical malpractice case against a seasoned adversary in Manhattan.   In 2013, Scott joined Jeffrey A. Block, Daniel P. O'Toole, Stephen J. Murphy, and S. Joseph Donohue in being selected by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer, signifying that he is among the top 5% of attorneys in the field of plaintiff's personal injury law.   Mr. Occhiogrosso is fluent in both Spanish and English. He lectures about worker safety and legal rights to Spanish-speaking laborers in New York.       Read Full Bio Here     Show Sponsors:     Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com     Forge Consulting - ForgeConsulting.com     Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com     Free Resources:   Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

We check in with Tarari and others as they complete their time in the diversion program and look toward their futures. We hear from the people inside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office about their plans to reshape their slice of the criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check in with Tarari and others as they complete their time in the diversion program and look toward their futures. We hear from the people inside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office about their plans to reshape their slice of the criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check in with Tarari and others as they complete their time in the diversion program and look toward their futures. We hear from the people inside the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office about their plans to reshape their slice of the criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From New York, the greatest city in the world, and now available on DVD, it's The Update with Brandon Julien! Some stories that were talked about on today's show were: 1. Rape charges have been dropped against two former NYPD officers who had sex with an 18-year-old woman in a police van after arresting her for marijuana possession. The New York Times reports the Brooklyn District Attorney's office dropped more than 40 charges against former Detectives Richard Hall and Edward Martins, including rape, sexual assault and kidnapping. 2. A 30-year-old Long Island man is being accused of gouging out his grandmother's eyes and blinding her during a dispute over money. Prosecutors say Michael Grief was arguing with his grandmother at their Sayville home for allegedly using her debit card to overdraw her account by $1,000. 3. Facebook's priority is no longer connecting the world. Instead, it wants to help individuals and small groups to carry on private conversations that even Facebook can't listen in on. The company's new strategy, laid out by CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, is to prioritize its messaging services over its traditional social network. Get caught up on the other top stories of the day with Brandon and The Update! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-julien/support

Man runs into Sheepshead Bay restaurant, beats three with hammer. Masked thieves steal $40,000 in cash and medicine from Canarsie pharmacy. Man is shot in pelvis and killed. Group of teens, bully, beat, 11-year-old girl. Man throws chair at victim after argument.Crime in Brooklyn is at an all-time low but headlines like these still pop up around the borough on a regular basis. This week we’ll be discussing what it’s like to cover crime around the borough, both on the scene and in the courthouse.

Highlights from a public screening and panel discussion of Bill Moyers’s ‘Rikers: An American Jail,’ moderated by New Thinking host, Matt Watkins. Commenting on the film and the future of criminal justice reform are Tina Luongo of the Legal Aid Society, Jill Harris of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, and two of the people formerly … Continue reading Rikers: An American Jail (Best of 2018) →

John R. Chaney is widely recognized as an authority in developing effective agency partnerships that deliver essential transitional services for formerly incarcerated citizens. Currently a full time Criminal Justice faculty member at the City University of New York (CUNY) LaGuardia Community College’s Social Science department, he is perhaps best known for his notable appointment as an administrator for the high profile Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. Between 2009 and 2014 he served as the Executive Director for the agency’s nationally acclaimed ComALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Resources Together) reentry program, simultaneously serving as the New York State-appointed coordinator for the Kings County Reentry Task Force. He is also an author and co-editor of Race, Education, and Reintegrating Formerly Incarcerated Citizens published by Lexington Books. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Juris Doctorate with honors from Brooklyn Law School.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has been working for years providing second chances to individuals who have been separated from society due to incarceration through programs such as Ready, Set, Work. Renee Gregory is the 1st Assistant District Attorney and Chris Owens is Director of the Re-entry Bureau. 

Highlights from a public screening and panel discussion of Bill Moyers’s ‘Rikers: An American Jail,’ moderated by New Thinking host, Matt Watkins. Commenting on the film and the future of criminal justice reform are Tina Luongo of the Legal Aid Society, Jill Harris of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, and two of the people formerly … Continue reading Rikers: An American Jail →

The newly sworn-in Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez -- the city and the state's first Latino D.A.; and 20,000 feathers representing 20,000 slaves. 112BK is hosted by Ashley Ford (twitter.com/iSmashFizzle), and produced by Ross Tuttle, Fred Brown, Shirin Barghi, Emily Boghosssian and Kritzie Roberts. Our editors are Clinton Philson, Jr. and Khyriel Palmer, our Technical Director is Eric Haugesag, and our theme music is by Brad Parker. Our Executive Producers are Aziz Isham, Jonathan Lief and Sachar

S4E13: David McCallum with the Men Who Helped Free Him After 29 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit: Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Oscar Michelen David McCallum and Willie Stuckey were both 16 when they were convicted of forcing a 20-year-old man into his Buick Regal at gunpoint in Queens, killing him with a single gunshot to the head, then leaving his body in Bushwick, Brooklyn. After being beaten by police and coerced into confessing, David McCallum and Willie Stuckey gave brief and contradictory confessions, each pinning the homicide on the other. They both recanted the confessions almost immediately and rejected offers to plead guilty in return for prison sentences of 15 years to life. On October 27th, 1986, a jury convicted them both of second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree robbery and criminal use of a weapon, and they were each sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Stuckey died of a heart attack behind bars 16 years into his sentence in 2001, but David McCallum persevered in trying to clear his name. After exhausting all of his appeals, David’s attorney, Oscar Michelen approached Brooklyn District Attorney’s Conviction Review Unit, and in 2014 District Attorney Ken Thompson's office and the Conviction Review Unit completed their reviews of David’s case, finding that there was no DNA evidence, physical evidence or credible testimony to link David or Stuckey to the abduction or killing of the victim. On October 15, 2014, David McCallum and the late Willie Stuckey’s convictions were thrown out at DA Thompson’s request, and David was freed after serving nearly 30 years behind bars. In this special episode of Wrongful Conviction, David McCallum is joined by Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as well as attorney Oscar Michelen. Promoted by the late District Attorney Ken Thompson in 2014, Eric Gonzalez successfully guided the launch of several of the late DA Ken Thompson’s key initiatives, including the creation of the Conviction Review Unit, which has vacated over 20 unjust convictions to date and has been held up as a national model for other prosecutors’ offices. DA Gonzalez was sworn in as Acting District Attorney in October of 2016 after the passing of DA Thompson. wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1 and PRX.

The partnership between DOI & the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office uncovers a shadow utility company operating in Brooklyn & parts of Queens. Special guest, Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

Matt welcomes Doug Wigdor to discuss his perspective on employment litigation trends, the potential spike in sexual harassment litigation, other post-election fallout, non-employment discrimination lawsuits, and the tragic passing of Doug's former law partner and Brooklyn District Attorney, Ken Thompson.

Andre Robinson kicked a stray cat, at the Brevoort Houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Someone captured it on video. Robinson was arrested. The cat, now named King, was rescued and adopted. The Brooklyn District Attorney has announced that he plans to prosecute Robinson for animal cruelty. And now, many people are calling for his imprisonment and […] The post Andre Robinson, King the Cat, and Our Confused Thinking About Animal Ethics appeared first on Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach. Related posts: More on Andre Robinson, Kicking Cats, and Consuming Animal Products CNN Interview on The Andre Robinson/King Case More on Michael Vick, Andre Robinson, and “Animal Abusers” The Unfortunate Racism of Some “Animal Lovers” Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Dream and Our Reality Click here to play