Sunny Hostin Defends Son's Trespassing Case

Sunny Hostin is actively defending her 24-year-old son, Gabriel, following his citation for criminal trespassing in New Rochelle in June 2026. Gabriel was reportedly on active Metro-North railroad tracks near Station Plaza. Newly released body camera footage captures Sunny Hostin explaining the situation to police officers after her son's apprehension.

In the footage, Gabriel stated he was running and climbed a hill near the tracks. Hostin, identifying herself as a former federal prosecutor, highlighted her son's 2025 Harvard graduation, his clean record, and his role as a fourth-grade geometry teacher. She urged officers to treat the incident as an oversight, noting the family's recent move to the area and Gabriel's unfamiliarity with the property.

Furthermore, Sunny Hostin has penned a letter to the Westchester County prosecutor, seeking the dismissal of the trespassing case. She contends that the open gates and an improperly placed "No Trespassing" sign led Gabriel to believe he had access to the area. Hostin emphasized that continuing the case would have undue consequences for her son, who poses no threat.