‘Go-To Person:’ Longtime Manhattan Prosecutor Rob Ferrari Posthumously Awarded Dewey Medal
On Christmas Day 2023, longtime Manhattan prosecutor Robert Ferrari booked himself to staff any homicide calls that came in.
Monthly Archives: December 2025
D.A. Bragg: Brandon Kiehm Indicted In $272K Romance Scam From Woman He Met On Bumble
“A woman thought she was buying a home with her boyfriend, when, allegedly, he stole approximately $272,000 of her hard-earned money. We allege that Brandon Kiehm crafted a relationship on a web of lies, preying on his girlfriend’s trust again and again,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Romance scams are all too common, and our office is here to prosecute egregious conduct like this. This is an ongoing investigation – please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Child Sex Trafficking Trial Conviction
“Walter Melvin was convicted by a Manhattan jury of trafficking a 15-year-old girl and attempting to traffick a 16-year-old girl and will now serve a significant prison sentence for his crimes against these children,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Even after he was arrested, Melvin continued to harass and bribe these young survivors in an effort to evade responsibility for his horrific actions. I thank the jury for its careful consideration of the evidence in this case, and my office’s prosecutors for ensuring accountability for those who profit off of the abuse of children.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Series Of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Attack On Officer
“As alleged, Clive Porter carried out a spree of unprovoked, anti-Asian attacks on unsuspecting strangers – most within the span of mere minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We further allege he purposefully targeted these individuals and was motivated by racial bias. Every New Yorker deserves to live free of fear, and we will vigorously confront crimes driven by prejudice and hatred. I urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to report it safely to our Hate Crimes Unit Hotline at 212-335-3100.”
Fitness trainer scammed would-be NYC renters out of $100K, bilked workout customers before fleeing to Connecticut: DA
A fitness trainer bilked a slew of would-be Big Apple renters out of more than $100,000 total — and fleeced nearly a dozen workout customers before fleeing to Connecticut, Manhattan prosecutors claimed.