“The Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs were available at the height of the pandemic when New Yorkers needed immediate financial support to keep their businesses afloat. These individuals allegedly defrauded the system and lined their own pockets at the expense of others during a dire economic situation,” said District Attorney Bragg.
An alleged attacker faced hate crime charges Thursday for the stabbing of a transgender woman. Alshon Williams, 49, allegedly misgendered the 36-year-old victim, called her an anti-gay slur and stabbed her at least twice in the face on Nov. 1, officials said.
“As alleged, this defendant hurled hateful words and slurs before this violent attack. It is a miracle that the victim was not severely injured – or even killed – and we wish her a speedy recovery,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Worker safety inspections at New York City construction sites have turned up a troubling number of falsified or incomplete worker safety training cards, an indication that many of the city’s construction workers may not be getting the safety training they need in one of the most dangerous professions.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg talks with Alex Wagner about the abundance of evidence in the case that resulted in the conviction on all counts of the Trump Organization, and what else might come up as the investigation continues.
