Wife of late Brooklyn DA donates his suits to ex-offenders
Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on February 8, that he, along with Lu-Shawn Thompson, the widow of late District Attorney Ken Thompson, would be joining forces with various local organization for the “Suited for Success” men’s suit drive. The drive benefits men recently released from Rikers Island Prison Complex by giving them business clothes for them to wear as the search for new jobs.
Thompson has donated 20 of her late husband’s suits, as well as dress shirts, shoes and ties to the drive. “It is my hope and prayer that this clothing helps someone land their first significant job, obtain independence or even improve their self-esteem,” she said. Thompson believes that her husband’s legacy can now live on through the men who will receive his clothing and hopefully better their lives.
Acting D.A. Gonzalez said, “The late District Attorney Ken Thompson firmly believed in fairness and second chances. With today’s generous donation of his personal professional wardrobe, DA Thompson’s legacy continues on and ex-offenders are given an opportunity to present their best self as they seek gainful employment.”