Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces Final Prison Sentence In Gunpoint, Home Invasion Robbery Of Woman And Her Grandchild 
“Justin Torres and Joshua Gomez armed themselves to commit an extremely brazen, targeted attack on a woman and her young grandchild,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The impact of this crime goes beyond the items that were stolen. This horrific act of gun violence took place at the victims’ home, undermining their sense of security where they deserved to feel safest. With this sentence, the final defendant has been held accountable, and I hope the victims can feel a sense of justice.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Scheme That Stole $250k From Older Adults And A Medical Student
“Jonathan Ernest Girodes promised to reduce New Yorkers’ tax bills ethically and legally. Instead, he broke the trust of these older adults and a medical student and stole approximately $250,000 to line his own pockets,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Individuals who scam New Yorkers will be held accountable. If you are a victim of a financial crime, please call us at 212-335-8900.”
D.A. Bragg Invests In Upper Manhattan To Combat Intimate-Partner Violence
“Early intervention in intimate-partner violence is key to saving lives,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our goal is to identify misdemeanor offenses that signal a high risk of escalation to more serious violence and then intervene with urgency and appropriate resources before those situations spiral into serious danger. When we engage with survivors as early as possible, we can connect them with our Survivor Services Bureau and community-based partners to help develop safety plans, provide counseling, and more. When we investigate before an arrest is made, we preserve evidence and strengthen our cases, helping hold more abusers accountable.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Nicholas Fuelling For Hell’s Kitchen Rental Scam
“Nicholas Fuelling used the housing crisis to his advantage by preying on hopeful renters who were looking for stable housing. With today’s guilty plea, he is being held accountable for his pernicious conduct, and these victims will be made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to find housing in Manhattan without having to worry about being scammed. If you are a victim of a rental scam, please call 212-335-3300 or email us at Danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
D.A. Bragg: Woman Indicted For Defrauding Immigrant New Yorkers By Posing As Federal Agent
“As alleged, Edith Capellan donned a cloak of legitimacy by impersonating federal agents and immigration service providers. She allegedly took advantage of immigrants in need of legal assistance obtaining work permits, permanent residency, and United States citizenship. We allege that she pocketed $25,000 from the very people she promised to help,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our investigation is ongoing – please call us at 212-335-3600 if you may be a victim, regardless of immigration status. Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted.”
D.A. Bragg Launches New ‘Corporate Crime And Antitrust Task Force’
“One of my top priorities since taking office is protecting everyday New Yorkers by prosecuting those who take advantage of them through wage theft, tenant harassment, and other targeted crimes. But at the Manhattan D.A.’s Office, we recognize that corporate entities often inflict equal or greater harm than individuals. We do not stop, therefore, at an individual landlord or employer – our goal is systemic accountability. Our Task Force will doggedly pursue the big picture: the high-level actors, corporations, and structures that enable and profit from crime at the expense of New Yorkers," said Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office