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DA Gonzales Under Fire for Weberman Resentencing Controversy

1/26/2026

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzales faces criticism for handling Nechemya Weberman's resentencing.
Activists fear he may seek to reduce Weberman's 50-year sentence, originally 103 years.
Victims' advocate Asher Lovy confronted Gonzales, accusing him of neglecting the victim.
The DA's office says it supports the victim while noting Weberman's sentence was politically motivated.
During the trial, Weberman's community allegedly tried to intimidate the victim, including offering a bribe.

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzales faces criticism for handling Nechemya Weberman's resentencing.
Activists fear he may seek to reduce Weberman's 50-year sentence, originally 103 years.
Victims' advocate Asher Lovy confronted Gonzales, accusing him of neglecting the victim.
The DA's office says it supports the victim while noting Weberman's sentence was politically motivated.
During the trial, Weberman's community allegedly tried to intimidate the victim, including offering a bribe.