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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Accused New Year’s Eve NYC subway shover pleads not guilty to attempted murder
A man accused of shoving a stranger onto the subway tracks on New Year’s Eve pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday.
Former NYPD officer convicted of attempted assault for punching man while responding to 911 call
A former NYPD officer has been convicted of attempted assault for repeatedly punching a man in the face while responding to a 911 call two years ago.
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Chelsea subway shove
The man accused of shoving another man off a subway platform onto the tracks in front of an arriving train on New Year’s Eve has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder.
NYPD officer who repeatedly punched an unarmed man in Harlem convicted of attempted assault
A former NYPD officer accused of punching an unarmed man 13 times while on duty is guilty of attempted assault, a Manhattan judge announced Wednesday.
Man charged with murder for fatal New Year’s slashing in Harlem: DA
A man was charged with murder after allegedly fatally slashing a 72-year-old man in Harlem in an unprovoked New Year’s Day attack, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Shoving Man Onto Tracks Of Oncoming Train At Subway Station In Chelsea
“As alleged, Kamel Hawkins shoved a stranger onto the tracks of an oncoming train in a brutal and unprovoked act of violence committed in our transit system on New Year’s Eve, a widely celebrated holiday in Manhattan and around the world,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thankfully the victim, who sustained significant injuries, survived this horrifying attack and I wish him a swift recovery. Every day, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who threaten the safety of New Yorkers utilizing our transit system.”
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NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Kamel Hawkins for shoving a 45-year-old man onto the tracks of an oncoming train at a Chelsea subway station on New Year’s Eve. Learn more here:
ICYMI: “When tourists visit New York, they should not have to fear for their safety.” – D.A. Bragg. Joshua Zinberg was indicted for allegedly slashing a tourist in an unprovoked attack. Learn more in @NYC_Patch by @MLevNews:
Every gun off of our streets is a potential life saved. “In Manhattan, working hand-in-hand with our exceptional law enforcement partners at @NYPDnews, we are proud to have driven down murders by 20% and shootings by 45% since 2021.” – D.A. Bragg.
Today we announced the indictment of Darnell Jackson for fatally slashing a 72-year-old man in an unprovoked attack on New Year’s Day. Learn more here:
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