The Gazette Podcast

Welcome back to The Gazette Podcast. In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, episode five features First Executive Assistant District Attorney Thomas Ridges who speaks about his role in the RCDA, his collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, how his personal and professional experiences influence his perspective on gun violence, and troubling firearms trends we've observed amongst...

Welcome back to The Gazette Podcast. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, episode four features the Chief of RCDA's Alternatives to Incarceration Unit, ADA Jason Cohen and Richmond County Criminal Court's Supervising Judge, the Honorable Biju Koshy who talk about their professional relationship, the importance of attending to mental health needs within the criminal justice system, and...

Welcome back to The Gazette Podcast. In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, episode three features the Deputy Director of RCDA's Victim Services Unit, Dr. Courtney Chase, and Victim Advocate/Training Leader Dominique Magnan who unpack what it means to be a victim advocate, some of the strategies they use to assist survivors of crimes and their fam...

Welcome back to The Gazette Podcast. Episode two features two of RCDA's peer recovery mentors/advocates, Austin Johnson and David Claros who discuss the importance of their role in the court system, how their previous struggles with substance abuse disorders influence their work today, and some of the most exceptional success stories they've seen in their time with RCDA's Alternatives to Incarcera...

Welcome to RCDA's The Gazette Podcast, a brand-new monthly show where RCDA staff members and professionals from our partnering agencies will sit down to talk about themselves and how their roles fit into the mission of preserving public safety and fighting crime we champion in the DA’s office. Our first episode features our very own District Attorney Michael E. McMahon who shares insight into his...