Former federal prosecutor Ken Thompson snagged two key
endorsements in his quest for the Democratic nomination for Brooklyn district
attorney. Thomson is seeking to unseat embattled incumbent Charles Hynes, who
is facing his first serious challenge since he was elected to office 24 years
ago.
Citing his leadership and commitment to fighting crime and
corruption, Brooklyn Congressmembers Jerry Nadler and Nydia Velazquez today
enthusiastically endorsed Ken Thompson for Brooklyn District Attorney over
longtime incumbent Charles “Joe” Hynes. By joining Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and
Yvette Clarke, Thompson has earned the support of the entire Brooklyn
Congressional delegation.
“Ken Thompson has been a true champion for justice
throughout his entire career. He understands what it takes to keep Brooklyn
safer, while protecting our civil liberties. We need a new, innovative approach
to restore integrity to the criminal justice system in our city – where law
enforcement and communities are working together to protect our streets. Ken
Thompson is the clear choice to move Brooklyn forward, and I’m proud to
enthusiastically support him,” said Congressman Jerry Nadler.
“It’s time for a change in Brooklyn. Time and time again,
we’ve seen the powerful protected because of political connections, but with
Ken Thompson as our District Attorney, everyone will be held to the same
standard. I am strongly supporting Ken Thompson for District Attorney because
of the new energy and vision he will bring. Ken will fight crime and corruption
wherever it exists, but also ensure that every community is treated fairly. I
urge everyone in Brooklyn to join me in voting for Ken Thompson this
September,” said Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez.
In recent days, Thompson has won the support of Assemblyman
Dov Hikind and former candidate Abe George.
“I’m so proud to have the strong support of Congressmembers
Velazquez and Nadler, two incredible leaders who have fought for the people of
New York for decades and delivered real results,” said former federal
prosecutor and candidate for District Attorney Ken Thompson. “Our strong
coalition is growing every day because people in every corner of this borough
are ready for change. As District Attorney, I look forward to working
side-by-side with Nydia Velazquez and Jerry Nadler in the fight for safer
streets and equal justice for all of Brooklyn.”
Rep. Nadler currently represents the 10th Congressional
District, which includes parts of Borough Park, Kensington, Red Hook, Sunset
Park, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Gravesend. Throughout his career, Rep.
Nadler has been a champion of civil liberties, civil rights, safe and efficient
transportation, and a host of issues.
First elected in 1992, Congresswoman Velazquez currently
represents the 7th Congressional District which includes the Brooklyn
neighborhoods of Bushwick, Greenpoint, Red Hook, East New York, Brooklyn
Heights, Sunset Park, and Williamsburg. Rep. Velazquez has made history several
times during her tenure in Congress. In 1992, she was the first Puerto Rican
woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In February 1998, she was
named Ranking Democratic Member of the House Small Business Committee, making
her the first Hispanic woman to serve as Ranking Member of a full House
committee. Most recently, in 2006, she was named Chairwoman of the House Small
Business Committee, making her the first Latina to chair a full Congressional
committee.
The son of one of the first female NYPD officers to patrol
the city, Ken Thompson has fought to ensure equal justice and equal protection
for everyone throughout his career. As a federal prosecutor in the United
States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, he investigated and prosecuted a wide
range of criminal cases. He was part of the legal team that delivered justice
for Abner Louima, who suffered some of the most horrific acts of police
brutality ever committed in the history of New York City.
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