First Latino Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez delivers emotional remarks at bar association Hispanic Heritage event
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez received an award from the Brooklyn Bar Association during a Hispanic Heritage event. Gonzalez is the first Latino top prosecutor in both Brooklyn and New York State. During his remarks, he emphasized the importance of representation and ensuring future Latino leadership in similar positions.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez teared up Tuesday while accepting an award from the Brooklyn Bar Association in recognition of his trailblazing work as Brooklyn’s – and the state’s – first Latino top prosecutor. “Our real responsibility is to make sure that we’re not the last to hold these positions,” Gonzalez said. “My only request...
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