D.A. Bragg Discusses Latest Efforts To Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers
D.A. Bragg discusses a new wage theft case being arraigned today, recent pattern sex assaults targeting immigrants, and other current cases.
D.A. Bragg discusses a new wage theft case being arraigned today, recent pattern sex assaults targeting immigrants, and other current cases.
“As alleged, Kendis Paul stole thousands of dollars in wages from employees who dedicated hours of labor to a construction project. The victims repeatedly asked the defendant for their wages, yet, we allege, they were never made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers deserve to be fairly compensated for their labor, and our Office will continue to prosecute those who take advantage of their employees. This is an ongoing investigation – I urge any other KEP employees who have been exploited to contact our Office at (646) 712-0298.”
A local construction company has been accused of stealing $67,000 from 10 workers on the Upper West Side between September 2023 and February 2024, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Thursday.
A New York City man for years lured migrant women in the city’s subway system with the promise of jobs before taking them to secluded locations and sexually assaulting them, prosecutors say.
“These cases come down to greed,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “They are preying on those who they don’t think will come forward.”