Alvin Bragg is the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan. Alvin – a lifelong Manhattanite who served as a state and federal prosecutor – has spent more than two decades fighting to make our communities safer and our criminal justice system fairer.
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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Dana Escoffier For Criminally Negligent Homicide
“Dean Whetzel was walking close to his home when his neighbor for the past five decades, Dana Escoffier, allegedly fatally shoved him to the ground,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with Mr. Whetzel’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Shooting Outside Of Midtown Restaurant
“As alleged, Frederick Green fired two shots outside of a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, nearly turning a physical altercation into a fatal one,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Gun violence has no place in Manhattan. My thoughts are with the victim who continues to heal from this near-fatal shooting.”
Driver who crashed into July Fourth crowd in NYC gets 24 years to life
A man who killed four people and injured seven after he drove into a crowd of people at a Fourth of July celebration while intoxicated has been sentenced to 24 years to life in state prison.
Statement From Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the Sentencing of Jerona Smith
“Older New Yorkers trusted Jerona Smith to deliver quality care as a home health aide. Instead, she used her access to steal their hard-earned money,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Jerona Smith was sentenced to incarceration for preying on the perceived vulnerability of her clients. If you or someone you know is above the age of 60 and may be a victim of a crime, please call our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov.”
Efforts mount to block 3D printers from making guns used in crimes
Hochul was joined at the event by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who she credited with helping come up with the idea for further regulation against ghost guns.
Bragg Announces Indictment of MTA Contractor for Wage Theft
A contractor on the Second Ave. subway was allegedly shaking down workers, illegally demanding a 22 percent kickback from their wages.
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