Dragon on Centre Street

“A drama for the ages … [Dragon on Centre Street] captures the personalities that filled the corridors of the courthouse and the streets around it. Insightful—at times, withering … gives Trump his due.” * The Guardian *“A fantastic and important book.” * Nicole Wallace, MSNBC, Deadline: The White House  *“Diligent work … A detailed look at a landmark court case.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Bromwich takes readers through nail-biting stakeouts waiting for grand jury indictments, the grueling monotony of jury selection, and the salacious testimony … a unique time capsule of a moment when Trump was just another defendant in the criminal justice system.”   * Publishers Weekly *“A vivid, engrossing chronicle… a handful of New York City prosecutors and reporters doing their tough, old-fashioned jobs exposing an old-fashioned New York City crook.” – Kurt Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Evil Geniuses and Fantasyland 

Jonah E. Bromwich, a reporter for The New York Times, has covered Manhattan’s criminal justice system for years. He was a lead reporter on Trump’s criminal trial, reporting live from the courtroom for more than a month.

Jonah has covered a number of major legal stories for the Metro desk, including multiple trials involving President Trump, the downfall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the chaos on Rikers Island. Previously, Jonah worked for the Style section, reporting on cultural change brought about by social media and celebrity culture. A native of Washington, DC, he studied at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and joined The Times in 2012.