Alvin Bragg

American lawyer and politician

Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. (born October 21, 1973) is an American politician, attorney and the current New York County District Attorney since 2022. In 2021, Bragg became the first African American elected to the office.[1] He had previously served as chief deputy attorney general of New York and as an assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of New York.

Alvin Bragg
37th Manhattan District Attorney
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byCyrus Vance Jr.
Personal details
Born
Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr.

(1973-10-21) October 21, 1973 (age 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Jamila Marie Ponton (m. 2003)
EducationHarvard University (BA)
(JD)

References change

  1. "Alvin Bragg Elected As Manhattan's First Black District Attorney". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.