“Millions of New Yorkers and tourists use our bustling subway system every day, and they deserve to feel safe while doing so. Jason Sargeant is facing time in state prison for his unprovoked attack in Grand Central Station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to drive down transit crime.”
A 101-year-old tenant who was conned out of $350,000 by his Manhattan super said he felt “betrayed” by the person he once trusted — as the convicted con artist learned her fate at sentencing Wednesday.
“Nasir Seals allegedly exploited a moment of vulnerability to carry out a horrific act of sexual violence against an older New Yorker who was a complete stranger to him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This kind of conduct is profoundly traumatic, and my office remains committed to holding offenders accountable while centering and supporting survivors. I encourage all victims of sexual abuse to contact my office’s trauma-informed Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-9373.”
“Rosalind Hernandez took advantage of an older adult in her care, gaining his trust just to break it by stealing over half of his life savings, along with his personal belongings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today she has been sentenced to state prison for her despicable conduct.”
NEW YORK CITY — A squatter convicted of killing a woman in her apartment and stuffing her body in a duffle bag two years ago has been sentenced to prison.
