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June 26, 2025 | Upper East Site

Suspect Indicted for Violent Antisemitic Hate Crime on UES Subway: Prosecutors Click For More

A grand jury has handed up a three-count indictment, including two hate crime charges, against a woman accused of targeting a stranger aboard an Upper East Side subway with a vile antisemitic attack during the morning commute, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

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June 26, 2025 | JEWISH NEWS SYNDICATE

Woman indicted for antisemitic hate crime on NYC subway Click For More

“As alleged, Woki Massaquoi unleashed hate-driven violence on a woman in an unprovoked attack in our transit system,” Bragg stated. “This harmful conduct is unacceptable, and no one should be targeted because of their religion.”

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June 26, 2025 | East Side Feed

Woman Indicted for Antisemitic Attack on Subway Click For More

Woki Massaquoi, 35, faces two counts of Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime and one count of Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree following the incident, which occurred on a northbound 4 train as it traveled through the Upper East Side in April.

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June 26, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Woman For Antisemitic Subway Attack On U.E.S. Click For More

“As alleged, Woki Massaquoi unleashed hate-driven violence on a woman in an unprovoked attack in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This harmful conduct is unacceptable and no one should be targeted because of their religion. Our specially trained prosecutors are working diligently each day to bring cases forward, and we urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to please call 911 or report it to our Office at 212-335-3100.”  

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June 26, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Five Charged In Multi-Layered Financial Fraud Conspiracy That Netted Nearly $1 Million Click For More

“The defendants allegedly perpetrated a wide-ranging conspiracy motivated by profit and greed. In addition to allegedly forging and depositing stolen checks, they robbed random victims and put their safety at risk, once again demonstrating the connection between financial fraud and traditional street crime. Protecting the financial security of Manhattanites is a key component of public safety, and this Office will continue to prioritize uncovering and dismantling these pernicious schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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June 25, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences Of “Own Every Dollar” Criminal Enterprise In String of Gunpoint Robberies in Upper Manhattan Click For More

“Luis Rosado will serve a significant prison term for coordinating and executing several violent gunpoint robberies across Manhattan with the support of O.E.D. associates,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We are proud to work closely with the NYPD and other members of law enforcement to hold violent organized groups accountable for terrorizing our city’s streets and using dangerous firearms to harm Manhattanites.”


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Yesterday we welcomed undergraduate students from Pace University’s “Introduction to Criminal Justice” class for a firsthand look inside the criminal court process!
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ICYMI: “After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade for pushing a woman into a departing train, leaving her paralyzed:
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Last night D.A. Bragg stopped by the JCRC-NY's anniversary gala as they celebrated 50 years of service to New York’s Jewish community!