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 All-Count Trial Conviction In Central Park Attempted Rape
“A woman was enjoying a sunny summer day in Central Park before Jermaine Longmire tackled her and attempted to rape her. A jury of his peers convicted Longmire for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers and tourists alike deserve to enjoy New York’s parks without fearing for their safety. I thank the survivor for courageously recounting the assault and our skilled prosecutors for securing an all-count conviction in this case.”
Elderly man shoved onto subway tracks dies, prompting murder charge for alleged assailant
The 34-year-old Brooklyn resident was initially charged with attempted murder, assault and other charges, but in light of Williams’ death, those charges have been upgraded to murder, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.
83-year-old man dies two weeks after Midtown subway shove; homeless man charged
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg upgraded the charges against Hernandez to murder in the second degree. The Supreme Court arraignment is now set for 3/30.
Elderly man dies weeks after being pushed onto NYC subway tracks; case now a homicide
Bairon Hernandez, of Brooklyn, was previously arraigned on charges including assault and attempted assault. His case is ongoing in Manhattan criminal court.
83-year-old man dies from injuries in NYC subway attack, defendant faces murder charge
The Manhattan district attorney's office said it is now charging Hernandez with murder for Williams’ death and several counts of assault for the incident. Police said he lives in Sunset Park.
Elderly man shoved onto subway tracks dies, prompting murder charge for alleged assailant
The 34-year-old Brooklyn resident was initially charged with attempted murder, assault and other charges, but in light of Williams’ death, those charges have been upgraded to murder, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.
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