Monthly Archives: September 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Unprovoked Knife Attacks, Murder Of Columbia Grad Student

September 25, 2026

“Vincent Pinkney brutally attacked three unsuspecting strangers in within 30 minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “During this attack, he murdered Davide Giri, a brilliant and talented young man with so much life ahead of him. Mr. Giri’s death sent shock waves throughout an entire community and devastated his family, classmates, teachers, teammates and friends. My thoughts remain with Mr. Giri’s family and the surviving victims, who were left with ongoing trauma. I hope this accountability brings closure while allowing the community to honor Mr. Giri’s life and legacy.”

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In $438K Theft Of Diamonds, Precious Gems And Jewelry

September 24, 2026

“Arsen Canaj went to great lengths to take advantage of business owners by stealing approximately $438,000 worth of diamonds, precious gems, and jewelry with forged checks. He now faces time in state prison for his conduct,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who defraud New York’s businesses will be held accountable. We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to help Manhattan’s businesses thrive.”

Manhattan D.A., D.O.I, Announce Indictment In $128K NYCERS Theft

September 23, 2026

“As alleged, Yakik Rumley went to great lengths to fraudulently collect his deceased mother’s pension benefits, including impersonating her voice on multiple calls to NYCERS,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our city’s employees work hard and deserve to know their savings are safeguarded. I thank Commissioner Shihata and the Department of Investigation for their commitment to protecting the integrity of our city’s pension system.”

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 36 Antiquities To The People Of Syria

September 23, 2026

“Repatriation ceremonies are a powerful reminder that preserving cultural heritage transcends any border or nationality,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This was an incredibly complicated, multi-faceted investigation that could only have been accomplished through close partnerships that spanned the globe, and I thank everyone involved for their tireless effort and dedication.”

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in New York Sex Crime Case

September 23, 2026

Mr. Weinstein, 74, was convicted last year of committing a criminal sexual act against a former production assistant, Miriam Haley, in a bedroom in his SoHo apartment in 2006. Manhattan prosecutors had asked for a 20-year sentence. His lawyers had asked for a sentence of nine years.