Brooklyn DA

Prostitutes arrested in Brooklyn now have a choice. Go to jail or go to class. Producer Taigi Smith talks with Reporter Paul Reid about an innovative program to help sex workers start a new life off t more » Prostitutes arrested in Brooklyn now have a choice. Go to jail or go to class. Producer Taigi Smith talks with Reporter Paul Reid about an innovative program to help sex workers start a new life off the streets.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: They are the new face of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn -- Guatemalan immigrants struggling to make a better life. But when a raging fire killed five of their own, they came together t more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: They are the new face of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn -- Guatemalan immigrants struggling to make a better life. But when a raging fire killed five of their own, they came together to give what they could for the victims and their families. Reporter Paula Reid talks with Producer Alec Sirkin about the tragedy and the community.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ADA Lawrence Oh has a full plate, prosecuting cases for the Brooklyn DA's office and planning his daily menu. "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ADA Lawrence Oh has a full plate, prosecuting cases for the Brooklyn DA's office and planning his daily menu.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: As the Brooklyn DA's office pursues an alleged thief who stole valuable paintings from the Schulhof mansion on Long Island, N.Y., their extensive art collection is headed for ... more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: As the Brooklyn DA's office pursues an alleged thief who stole valuable paintings from the Schulhof mansion on Long Island, N.Y., their extensive art collection is headed for the right hands, one of the most renowned galleries in the world. Photos by Federico Saccoman.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Isel Pineda's mysterious death after a liposuction procedure devastated her family. Now her mother and her brother are finding consolation in memories of Isel. "She made sure ... more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Isel Pineda's mysterious death after a liposuction procedure devastated her family. Now her mother and her brother are finding consolation in memories of Isel. "She made sure everything was OK with us," her brother said. "She was a perfectionist. She just wanted everything perfect."« less

Watch Director of Photography Ron Hill shooting at the site of the Long Island estate where detectives are installing hidden cameras as part of an art theft sting. Hill talks about his vision and how ... more » Watch Director of Photography Ron Hill shooting at the site of the Long Island estate where detectives are installing hidden cameras as part of an art theft sting. Hill talks about his vision and how he decides which cameras to use for filming.« less

After Police Officer Peter Figoski was killed on duty, his former partner and detectives from Brooklyn's 75th precinct did something very special for his four teenage daughters. "Just to know that he' more » After Police Officer Peter Figoski was killed on duty, his former partner and detectives from Brooklyn's 75th precinct did something very special for his four teenage daughters. "Just to know that he's there, anyplace we go, he's always there."« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: For ADA Kathleen Collins, balancing the demands of the human trafficking bureau and her life at home can be difficult but she says that knowing she's making a difference in th more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: For ADA Kathleen Collins, balancing the demands of the human trafficking bureau and her life at home can be difficult but she says that knowing she's making a difference in these young victims' lives keeps her going. It also helps to have a shoulder to lean on.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ADA Lawrence Oh and Redge Martin of Clars Gallery explain how a stolen painting from New York was sold at auction in California. "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ADA Lawrence Oh and Redge Martin of Clars Gallery explain how a stolen painting from New York was sold at auction in California.« less

It was the middle of the night, just before Christmas, when Police Officer Pete Figoski was gunned down in a Brooklyn stairwell, leaving four daughters to grieve. Reporter Paula Reid talks with Produc more » It was the middle of the night, just before Christmas, when Police Officer Pete Figoski was gunned down in a Brooklyn stairwell, leaving four daughters to grieve. Reporter Paula Reid talks with Producer Ruth Chenetz about the prosecutor who was determined to win justice for the officer's family.« less