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 Guilty Plea Of Jose Rodriguez For Attempting To Shoot His Ex-Girlfriend And Fatally Shooting Her Nephew
“Ramon Alvarez was brutally murdered while trying to protect his aunt from her ex-boyfriend,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Jose Rodriguez fatally shot Mr. Alvarez, then shot at his ex-girlfriend, who thankfully survived but had to witness the murder of her courageous nephew. With this plea, Rodriguez has been held accountable for his actions, which devastated this family.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Phony $343K Levi’s Investment Scheme
“Michael D’Antoni allegedly scammed three older New Yorkers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by lying about an investment opportunity,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We allege he took advantage of them after building rapports and gaining their trust. We urge New Yorkers to exercise caution when making investments, and to only do so through trusted institutions and licensed brokers. If you are a victim of an investment scam, please call us at 212-335-8900. If you are an older New Yorker who has been scammed, you can also call 212-335-9007.”
Over $60K in backpay recovered for UWS construction workers: DA
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced that nearly $70,000 in stolen wages has been returned to a group of construction workers after concluding an investigation into KEP Construction LLC and its owner, Kendis Paul.
Hell’s Kitchen Rental Scammer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $50K From 17 Renters
Nicholas Fuelling, the man accused of collecting thousands of dollars from prospective renters for the same Hell’s Kitchen apartment last summer, has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $50,000 from at least 17 people, some of whom were left effectively homeless when they discovered they had been scammed.
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.”
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