Monthly Archives: September 2026

D.A. Bragg: Final “Valor Security” Defendant Pleads Guilty For Operating Sham Safety Training School With Approx. 20K ‘Students’

September 17, 2026

“Richard Marini, Valor Security’s Training Director and the final defendant charged with operating this sham safety school, will serve time in state prison for jeopardizing the lives of thousands and recklessly endangering the life of Ivan Frias,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers trusted Richard Marini to train them on how to work safely at construction sites, and that trust was broken. Unsafe work conditions will not be tolerated in New York.”

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Therapist Remington Yhap For Raping Teenage Patient

September 16, 2026

“It is illegal for a therapist to engage in any sexual contact with a patient. Therapists are tasked with helping navigate difficult emotions and experiences, which can leave a patient – particularly a child – extremely vulnerable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Remington Yhap exploited the trust placed in him as a therapist to groom and ultimately rape a teenager. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Subway Shoving Of 72-Year-Old Man

September 15, 2026

“A 72-year-old man was standing on the subway platform when Francisco Garcia allegedly shoved him onto the tracks in a terrifying unprovoked attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim as he continues to heal from this assault. Attacks on straphangers have no place in our bustling transit system, and we will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to keep the subways safe.”