Late Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson's suits donated to help former inmates

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The family of the late Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson is donating his suits for a good cause.

Thompson's widow, Lu-Shawn Thompson was on hand as the clothing was donated to 'Suited for Success,' a drive spearheaded by the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.
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The clothing will help recently-released men from Rikers Island as they look for jobs.
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"It is my hope and prayer that this clothing helps someone land their first significant job, obtain independence, or even improve their self-esteem. The legacy of my husband will live on through the men who will ultimately adorn his clothes and make their own marks on the world," Lu-Shawn said.
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