Former Brooklyn DA Elizabeth Holtzman endorses Manhattan DA candidate Alvin Bragg
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Former Brooklyn District Attorney Elizabeth Holtzman — the first woman to head a DA’s office in the city — has endorsed Alvin Bragg for Manhattan District Attorney.
“I know it takes a lot of resolve, courage, and experience to ensure that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office delivers justice for all,” Holtzman said of Bragg — one of eight candidates hoping to secure the Democratic nomination in the race to replace incumbent Cy Vance Jr.
“Alvin Bragg has lived the injustices in our system, and has spent his life working to make our justice system work for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected,” she continued in a statement. “I am confident that under [his] leadership the District Attorney’s office will become a powerful ally in this important fight for real justice, police accountability and public safety.”
Holtzman joins several other high-profile women who have backed Bragg, including civil rights leader Hazel Dukes, Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout and Eric Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr.
“Elizabeth Holtzman has been an inspiring advocate and force for change throughout her life and career, from impeaching a President through her historic work as Brooklyn District Attorney,” Bragg said in a statement. “I am proud to have Liz’s endorsement and look forward to working together to make sure our criminal justice system works fairly for everyone.”
Bragg has also secured endorsements from four members of the Central Park 5 and Peter Neufeld, co-founder of the Innocence Project.
