Press Releases
D.A. Bragg, State Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Simone Applaud Passage Of “Support Act”, Creating Oversight And Accountability Mechanism After Hospital Discharge 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.: “Each year, hundreds of New Yorkers are found unfit to stand trial and quickly returned to their communities without adequate supports to prevent the same thing from happening again and again. By signing the SUPPORT Act, Governor Hochul is helping ensure that New Yorkers don’t fall through the cracks of our mental healthcare safety net. I thank the Governor for taking this important step, and applaud our partners on this legislation - New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and New York State Assemblymember Tony Simone - for their never-ceasing advocacy. I look forward to working with all of our legislative partners next year to (keep improving our mental health infrastructure to ensure a continuum of care and long-term stability for people living with serious mental illness.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Ahmad Mossad For Lighting Man On Fire In Times Square
“This alleged attempted murder is absolutely heinous,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant allegedly sought to evade accountability for more than eight months by immediately flying overseas to Egypt but was eventually apprehended thanks to the hard work of our prosecutors and the NYPD. I know the victim has suffered excruciatingly painful injuries as a result of this incident, and I hope he can continue to improve and recover.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Final Ringleader In Sprawling Investigation Involving City Employees
“Charde Baker abused her position as a city shelter employee to orchestrate a scheme that defrauded funds intended for vulnerable, unhoused New Yorkers and others for personal profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Her conduct diverted funds from a vital pandemic-era program meant to support individuals during a difficult period of widespread fear and economic uncertainty. I commend our prosecutors for securing this conviction and ensuring Baker is held accountable as she faces prison time.”
D.A. Bragg: Brandon Kiehm Indicted In $272K Romance Scam From Woman He Met On Bumble
“A woman thought she was buying a home with her boyfriend, when, allegedly, he stole approximately $272,000 of her hard-earned money. We allege that Brandon Kiehm crafted a relationship on a web of lies, preying on his girlfriend’s trust again and again,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Romance scams are all too common, and our office is here to prosecute egregious conduct like this. This is an ongoing investigation – please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Child Sex Trafficking Trial Conviction
“Walter Melvin was convicted by a Manhattan jury of trafficking a 15-year-old girl and attempting to traffick a 16-year-old girl and will now serve a significant prison sentence for his crimes against these children,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Even after he was arrested, Melvin continued to harass and bribe these young survivors in an effort to evade responsibility for his horrific actions. I thank the jury for its careful consideration of the evidence in this case, and my office’s prosecutors for ensuring accountability for those who profit off of the abuse of children.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Series Of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Attack On Officer
“As alleged, Clive Porter carried out a spree of unprovoked, anti-Asian attacks on unsuspecting strangers – most within the span of mere minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We further allege he purposefully targeted these individuals and was motivated by racial bias. Every New Yorker deserves to live free of fear, and we will vigorously confront crimes driven by prejudice and hatred. I urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to report it safely to our Hate Crimes Unit Hotline at 212-335-3100.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office