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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Prosecutors Announce Homicide Charges in Deadly Crash Near West 72nd Street
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday that a grand jury has indicted a 26-year-old man in a crash that killed a passenger riding in the back of an Uber. What prosecutors say the driver did in the minutes before the collision drew a blunt warning from the DA himself.
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Indicted In Fatal West Side Highway Uber Crash: DA
UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A Bronx man has been indicted on homicide charges after prosecutors say he drove drunk the wrong way on the West Side Highway and slammed head-on into an Uber, killing a 65-year-old passenger on the Upper West Side.
D.A. Bragg Announces Final Sentencing In Conspiracy To Fatally Shoot Timothy Parker
“Terrence Haynes has been held accountable and will serve a significant prison sentence for orchestrating the senseless killing of Timothy Parker,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Haynes enlisted and coordinated with his co-defendants to carry out this deadly plot, causing unimaginable pain and grief for Mr. Parker’s family and loved ones. While nothing can bring Mr. Parker back, I hope this sentence brings his family and loved ones a measure of justice as they continue to grieve their loss.”
D.A. Bragg & NYPD Commissioner Tisch: Six Indicted For Spate Of Violence Following Game 4 Of The NBA Finals
“These defendants allegedly turned a night of celebration after a Knicks finals win into a scene of chaos, carrying out a series of violent attacks fueled by an ongoing rivalry,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These alleged assaults significantly injured several individuals and jeopardized the safety of countless New Yorkers and police officers during an incredibly busy time in Midtown Manhattan. We will not tolerate this senseless conduct and are working with our law enforcement partners to hold those responsible for this escalating violence accountable. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and we encourage anyone with information to contact us at 212-335-9631.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Homicide Charges In Wrong-Way Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Uber Passenger On West Side Highway
“Robert Koch allegedly crashed into an Uber as he was driving in the wrong direction on the West Side Highway, tragically cutting short the life of the passenger, Ada Rivero,” said District Attorney Bragg. “To anyone who is even considering getting behind the wheel while under the influence, don’t – you will be prosecuted. Driving while intoxicated is not just risky, it is all-too-often deadly. My thoughts are with Ms. Rivero’s loved ones who are mourning her devastating loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Ronnie Perry For Pushing Man Onto Tracks At Lower Manhattan Station
“Pushing a commuter onto the subway tracks is an extraordinarily dangerous and reckless act that directly puts that person in harm’s way,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a jury found, Ronnie Perry committed a horrific and unprovoked attack that caused significant harm to the victim, and I am thankful to the fellow New Yorkers who acted quickly to return him to safety. Since I took office in 2022, transit crime has declined 12% year-to-date in Manhattan, and my office remains committed to prosecuting violence to keep our public transportation system safe.”
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