Brooklyn DA

Recording artist John Forte invites you into a private studio session as he composes some of the music for the new CBS series "Brooklyn DA," and talks about his own Brooklyn roots and how his childhoo more » Recording artist John Forte invites you into a private studio session as he composes some of the music for the new CBS series "Brooklyn DA," and talks about his own Brooklyn roots and how his childhood still inspires his music.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: The chief of the Brooklyn DA's Animal Abuse Unit, Dianne Malone, talks about some of the saddest cases of cruelty and neglect they have had to prosecute. "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: The chief of the Brooklyn DA's Animal Abuse Unit, Dianne Malone, talks about some of the saddest cases of cruelty and neglect they have had to prosecute.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: The Brooklyn DA's office is using new UV light technology to help find evidence in domestic violence cases. Victims like Asia D. Smith believe it could be a lifesaver. "You fe more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: The Brooklyn DA's office is using new UV light technology to help find evidence in domestic violence cases. Victims like Asia D. Smith believe it could be a lifesaver. "You feel as if the system isn't there to protect you," she says. "And so this will empower victim survivors, but it will also hold perpetrators accountable."« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Deputy DA Dianne Malone is currently fostering eight puppies and their mother. For adoption information, contact Animal Care and Control of NYC at adoption@nycacc.org. "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Deputy DA Dianne Malone is currently fostering eight puppies and their mother. For adoption information, contact Animal Care and Control of NYC at adoption@nycacc.org.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Go into a hearing on New York City's animal abuse registry, a list of owners convicted of mistreating their animals. Deputy DA Dianne Malone says "there is a link between the ... more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Go into a hearing on New York City's animal abuse registry, a list of owners convicted of mistreating their animals. Deputy DA Dianne Malone says "there is a link between the commission of acts of animal abuse and other violent crimes."« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: A look inside Drew House in Brownsville, Brooklyn, a unique residential alternative to prison that allows mothers charged with felonies to live with their children in a home e more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: A look inside Drew House in Brownsville, Brooklyn, a unique residential alternative to prison that allows mothers charged with felonies to live with their children in a home environment. ADA Teresa Fabi calls the program "justice tempered by mercy."« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: A sobering look at the 600-lb. elevator that nearly killed Deborah Jordan while visiting a friend in the hospital. Her body was caught in the gap as the doors shut and the ele more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: A sobering look at the 600-lb. elevator that nearly killed Deborah Jordan while visiting a friend in the hospital. Her body was caught in the gap as the doors shut and the elevator sped upward.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ComALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Resources Together) is a multifaceted program to help newly released prisoners ease back into Brooklyn communities. Convicted murderer ... more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: ComALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Resources Together) is a multifaceted program to help newly released prisoners ease back into Brooklyn communities. Convicted murderer Alfred Brodie describes his new life on the outside.« less

"Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Heather Augustin of Mays Landing, N.J., thought that a bone graft was the answer to unrelenting neck pain. Then came a chilling phone call from her doctor. The bone she had re more » "Brooklyn DA" Web extra: Heather Augustin of Mays Landing, N.J., thought that a bone graft was the answer to unrelenting neck pain. Then came a chilling phone call from her doctor. The bone she had received came from Biomedical Tissue Services -- a company distributing tainted bone and tissue for transplantation. "That changed my life forever that day," she says. "Now I have a lifetime of worry."« less

July 6 at 9 p.m.: Freedom for a man who spent 22 years in prison for murder. And prosecuting a blood sport: Man's best friends forced to fight each other to the death in a Brooklyn neighborhood. July 6 at 9 p.m.: Freedom for a man who spent 22 years in prison for murder. And prosecuting a blood sport: Man's best friends forced to fight each other to the death in a Brooklyn neighborhood.« less