Alvin Bragg is the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan. Alvin – a lifelong Manhattanite who served as a state and federal prosecutor – has spent more than two decades fighting to make our communities safer and our criminal justice system fairer.
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Woman who lost both legs after crazed ex shoved her in front of NYC train gives tearjerking speech at sentencing: ‘Mourn the life I lived with my feet’
A woman whose crazed ex shoved her in front of a Manhattan subway train heartbreakingly described losing both of her legs – as the maniac was sentenced in court Tuesday.
Man sentenced to 18 years in prison after pushing girlfriend in front of NYC subway, DA says
A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to shoving his 29-year-old girlfriend in front of an oncoming train at a Lower Manhattan subway station last year, authorities said.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Christian Valdez For Throwing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Train In Lower Manhattan
“Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea in SoHo Apartment Building Rape
“A young woman was walking into her SoHo apartment building when Ellow Williams followed her inside, strangled her until she appeared to lose consciousness, and raped her. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Special Victims Division has the resources to support survivors of sexual assault and ensure accountability for those who commit these crimes - please call us at 212-335-9373.”
Suspect Indicted After Double Stabbing At NYC Subway Station: DA
NEW YORK CITY — A 30-year-old man has been indicted on charges after stabbing two men inside Grand Central-42nd Street subway station last month, prosecutors announced on Friday.
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Stabbings At Grand Central Station
“As alleged, Gavin Ferguson viciously stabbed two commuters in an unprovoked attack during their morning commute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack, which significantly injured both riders, took place onboard a crowded train, which potentially threatened the safety of surrounding subway riders. Acts of violence within our transit system will not be tolerated and I wish the victims a swift recovery.”
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