“As alleged, this father-son duo murdered David Brown in his own home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Disturbingly, Mr. Brown’s girlfriend – the mother of one of the accused – allegedly helped by tampering with evidence and hindering the prosecution of this case. We will seek full accountability for this terrible act of gun violence.”
“As alleged, Luis Ortega maliciously robbed and assaulted the 66-year-old owner of a funeral home in a coordinated and brazen attack. The victim in this case provides vital support for people who are often facing immense tragedies, and I hope he can continue to recover from his injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I encourage any members of the public who have additional information about this incident to call 212-690-6315.”
Good afternoon. Thank you so much for being here. It is my honor to welcome you to this 40th annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil.
On Thursday April 3, Manhattan D.A. Alvin L Bragg announced the indictment of Jamile Daniel, 29, for allegedly attacking a gay, Hispanic couple after making homophobic and xenophobic remarks in March.
“I am honored to take part in this vigil to remember loved ones lost to crime and commend the strength of survivors. This year marks 50 years since we launched our Survivor Services Bureau which centers the needs of survivors by providing connections to services that promote healing and safety,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every day I am inspired by the persistent advocacy of crime survivors and their supporters working towards a safer city to spare others the trauma of being victimized. We will continue to strengthen community trust in our office to bring cases and keep Manhattan safe.”
