Monthly Archives: July 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Former NYPD Officer for Assault in Holding Cell

“Today former Sergeant Dejesus admitted to assaulting an individual in a holding cell and never reporting the incident. Members of the NYPD work hard day and night to keep us safe, and they must make quick and difficult decisions every day. In an instance where misconduct does occur, we must follow the facts to ensure the law is upheld and help build stronger law enforcement and community relations,” said District Attorney Bragg.

Manhattan DA orders owner of 11 unlicensed weed bodegas to stop sales, pay $400,000 in fines

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has reached a deal with the owner of 11 convenience stores across two boroughs that have been selling cannabis illegally. The shops will be allowed to remain open, and the owner will avoid prosecution, as long as he no longer sells weed and pays hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines to the state, Bragg’s office announced on Tuesday.