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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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Miguel Jiraud For Brutal Randall’s Island Attack On Biker
“A 44-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when Miguel Jiraud allegedly brutally attacked her without provocation. To this day, she remains severely cognitively impaired,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This conduct is abhorrent. I hope she continues to recover from this terrifying assault, and I want to assure New Yorkers that we will ensure accountability for those who commit such acts of violence.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Donta King Jr. For U.W.S. Murder
“Donta King, Jr., will serve a significant prison sentence for tragically taking the life of Ronald Thomas – a father and brother,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This vile act of gun violence against a defenseless man continues to devastate Mr. Thomas’ family and loved ones, who are still struggling to make sense of this horrifying and deadly attack. Combatting gun violence remains the top priority for my office as we work with our law enforcement partners to rid our streets of dangerous weapons and make Manhattan’s communities safer.”
New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients
A New York man who posed as a lawyer has admitted to stealing more than $290,000 from more than 100 clients who came to him for legal services.
Fake NY Lawyer Admits To Stealing Over $290K From Clients
A New York man admitted Monday that he posed as a lawyer to steal over $290,000 from people who thought he was doing class action, discrimination and other legal work, copping to larceny and fraud charges in state court.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Fake Attorney For Stealing Over $290k From More Than 100 Clients
“Sean Mescall went to extreme lengths to steal from over one hundred New Yorkers, falsely posing as an attorney providing legal assistance, while he was actually exploiting them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who defraud Manhattanites seeking help will be held accountable. If you are a victim of financial crime, or know about a financial crime that requires investigation, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
Harvey Weinstein’s New York Case Isn’t Over Yet
The majority-female jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the count of third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann. The jury had previously delivered its verdict on the two other charges against Weinstein: he was convicted Wednesday of committing a criminal sexual act against Miriam Haley but acquitted of sexually assaulting Kaja Sokola.
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