Alvin Bragg is a prominent American politician and lawyer serving as the New York County District Attorney. A historic figure, he became the first African American elected to this position in 2021. His career also includes roles as the Chief Deputy Attorney General of New York and Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York. In 2024, Bragg achieved another milestone, becoming the first district attorney to successfully convict a former U.S. president.
October 21, 1973: Birth of Alvin Bragg
Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. was born on October 21, 1973.
1995: College Graduation
Alvin Bragg graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in government in 1995.
1999: Law School Graduation
In 1999, Alvin Bragg earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
2003: Marriage
Alvin Bragg married Jamila Marie Ponton in 2003.
2003: Joins New York Attorney General's Office
In 2003, Alvin Bragg joined the office of the New York Attorney General under Eliot Spitzer.
2009: Becomes Assistant United States Attorney
In 2009, Bragg became an assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York.
2017: Appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General
In 2017, Alvin Bragg was appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General of New York.
December 2018: Becomes Professor at New York Law School
In December 2018, Bragg became a professor at New York Law School and co-director of the Racial Justice Project.
June 2019: Starts Candidacy for District Attorney
Alvin Bragg launched his campaign for New York County District Attorney in June 2019.
2020: Oversees Lawsuits and Census Challenge
In 2020, Bragg oversaw lawsuits against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company, and challenged the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 United States Census.
June 22, 2021: Wins Democratic Primary
Bragg won the Democratic primary for New York County District Attorney on June 22, 2021.
November 2, 2021: Wins General Election
On November 2, 2021, Bragg won the general election for New York County District Attorney.
2021: First African American Elected as New York County District Attorney
In 2021, Alvin Bragg became the first African American elected as the New York County District Attorney.
2021: Runs for District Attorney
Bragg ran for New York County District Attorney in 2021, supporting criminal justice reform.
January 1, 2022: Sworn in as District Attorney
Alvin Bragg was sworn in as New York County District Attorney on January 1, 2022.
January 4, 2022: Announces New Prosecution Policies
On January 4, 2022, Bragg announced new policies to no longer prosecute low-level offenses and seek lesser charges for certain burglaries and robberies.
February 23, 2022: Lead Prosecutors Resign
On February 23, 2022, lead prosecutors in the Trump investigation resigned, expressing doubts about Bragg's commitment to the case.
July 7, 2022: Jose Alba Case
On July 7, 2022, a bodega clerk, Jose Alba, fatally stabbed a customer in self-defense.
September 6, 2022: Steve Bannon Indictment Reported
On September 6, 2022, reports emerged that Steve Bannon would be indicted on fraud charges.
November 21, 2022: Trump Investigation Restarts
On November 21, 2022, the investigation into Trump's hush-money payment was restarted.
January 2023: Confirms Ongoing Trump Probe
In January 2023, Bragg confirmed to CNN that the investigation into Trump was ongoing.
May 30, 2024: Trump Found Guilty
On May 30, 2024, Trump was found guilty on all counts in the hush-money payment case.
2024: First District Attorney to Convict a Former President
In 2024, Alvin Bragg became the first and only district attorney to secure a conviction of a former United States president.