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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Encouraging signs for Manhattan D.A. this Gun Violence Awareness Month
Christopher Prevost, deputy chief of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Trial Division, and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Bonnie Seok told the AmNews their efforts feel encouraging because Manhattan shootings dipped by 33% year-to-date as of June 8. The prosecutors credit both proactive and reactive enforcement, as well as addressing underlying causes.
Randall’s Island beating victim is now breathing on her own. Here’s what happened at the suspect’s arraignment.
The prosecution is recommending 25 years to life for the attempted murder charge, and 20 years for robbery with five years probation. After Wednesday's arraignment, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called the alleged attack abhorrent.
Convicted rapist who allegedly beat cyclist on Randall’s Island called 911 claiming he found her body: DA
“A 44-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when Miguel Jiraud allegedly brutally attacked her without provocation. To this day, she remains severely cognitively impaired,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
Suspect Indicted In Brutal Attack On Mom On Randall’s Island
“A 44-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when Miguel Jiraud allegedly brutally attacked her without provocation. To this day, she remains severely cognitively impaired,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “This conduct is abhorrent. I hope she continues to recover from this terrifying assault, and I want to assure New Yorkers that we will ensure accountability for those who commit such acts of violence.”
Daughter of NY woman nearly beaten to death by paroled rapist confronts him for first time in court: ‘So many emotions’
“I couldn’t control it,” Stephanie Rodas, 21, told The Post about the shaking and flood of tears that came with laying eyes on accused goon and paroled rapist Miguel Jiraud for the first time in a Manhattan courtroom.
Daughter of Randall’s Island beating victim Diana Agudelo confronts accused attacker in court
Agudelo was transferred to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for numerous skull fractures, a puncture wound to her temple and multiple abrasions, according to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
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