“New Yorkers trusted Juan Valoy to rent them apartments. He broke that trust by pocketing their money, leaving them without homes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Juan Valoy is facing time in state prison for his harmful conduct. Manhattan is facing a housing crisis, and we will prosecute those who exploit it for their own advantage”
“Following his conviction at trial, Lashawn Mackey has been sentenced to a significant state prison term for the heinous murder of Maria Hernandez – a loving mother and grandmother.” said District Attorney Bragg. “The evidence presented at trial demonstrated the calculated and appalling nature of this crime, and today’s sentence reflects its severity. Since Ms. Hernandez’s killing, her family has endured unimaginable grief and loss and, while we cannot undo this tragedy, I hope today’s outcome brings them comfort in knowing the defendant has been held accountable.”
“Azsia Johnson was a loving parent who left an abusive relationship and began to rebuild her life. Her dreams of moving forward were brought to a horrific end when her ex, Isaac Argro, executed her in cold blood in front of their infant daughter,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While today’s prison sentence is a just resolution, there is nothing that can bring back Ms. Johnson. My thoughts today are with her family members, who have demonstrated their love for Ms. Johnson and their commitment to keeping her memory alive throughout the course of this prosecution.”
The two-term prosecutor notched several legislative wins in the state capital this year including new restrictions on ghost guns and additional protections for tenants facing harassment. Next session, he hopes to tackle white-collar crime involving cryptocurrency and human trafficking.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday that a grand jury has indicted a 26-year-old man in a crash that killed a passenger riding in the back of an Uber. What prosecutors say the driver did in the minutes before the collision drew a blunt warning from the DA himself.
