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 Wage Theft Indictment Of Midtown Restaurant For Stealing $35k From Workers
“Hard working New Yorkers allegedly had their wages stolen by their employers at La Macarena Restaurant & Sport Bar, who used the money to fund Gallon’s lavish lifestyle. Manhattanites deserve to be paid for their work, and my Office will ensure accountability for bosses who take advantage of their employees,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation – please call our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298 if you may be a victim.”
Hit-and-run Mercedes driver who allegedly killed motorist on NYC highway in 2021 is arrested: cops
Jay Taveras, 27, was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in the early-morning crash that killed Thomas Dunlea, 58, in late December of 2021, according to authorities.
NYC Trinitarios ex-con arrested for manslaughter for 2021 West Side Highway Mercedes hit-run
In a statement, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, “The defendant’s alleged out-of-control driving caused a horrific tragedy. Furthermore, we allege that the defendant then flees the scene, leaving the victim to die without ever alerting law enforcement. I am grateful to the dogged work of our prosecutors for building this case and pursuing accountability.”
D.A. Bragg Announces The Return Of More Than 650 Antiquities To The People Of India
“The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today,” said District Attorney Bragg. “There is unfortunately more work to be done to return stolen artifacts back to India, and I thank our team for their persistent efforts.”
New York Legislature Approves Evidence Law Update To Ease Authentication of Business Records
"This bill," Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr. said in a statement to the Law Journal and law.com Tuesday, "will have a meaningful, tangible impact on the work of prosecutors across the state by improving efficiency and lowering administrative costs."
D.A. Bragg Announces Additional Charges Against Mohamed Orabi For Scamming A Mobile Food Vendor
“Mohamed Orabi allegedly scammed a mobile food vendor out of thousands of dollars by promising them a permit. He continued this despicable conduct even after he was indicted for allegedly scamming other mobile food vendors,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will continue to protect hard working New Yorkers and prosecute those who take advantage of them. If you have been scammed, please call our office’s Immigration Affairs Unit hotline at 212-335-3600 or via WhatsApp at 347-371-0877.”
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