Confusion, Backlash and Optimism: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Attempts to Break With Status Quo

WNYC News | Jan 20, 2022

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg took the oath of office almost three weeks ago. Bragg campaigned on a platform of criminal justice reform and reducing the number of people sent to prisons and jails. But his early efforts have faced pushback from police unions, politicians and Mayor Adam’s newly-appointed NYPD Commissioner. And Bragg may soon face resistance from within the courts themselves. WNYC’s Gwynne Hogan joins Morning Edition Host Michael Hill to discuss this story. Read the full story on Gothamist.com.

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