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June 9, 2025 | Gothamist

Man accused of fatally shooting Harlem grandmother pleads not guilty to murder charge Click For More

The man accused of killing a 61-year-old grandmother who was a bystander in a Harlem shootout this spring was ordered held in jail Monday after pleading not guilty to murder and other charges in Manhattan court.

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June 9, 2025 | New York Post

Suspect offers bizarre defense after allegedly murdering beloved Harlem bodega owner ‘Momma Zee’: ‘Like Yosemite Sam’ Click For More

The accused killer of beloved Harlem fixture “Momma Zee” only fired his gun because his rival came at him like “Yosemite Sam,’’ the suspect’s lawyer claimed in court Monday.

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June 9, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Attack On Older New Yorker At Midtown Subway Station Click For More

“As alleged, Sherlock Arana assaulted a complete stranger in an unprovoked attack against an older New Yorker,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to be safe navigating our subway stations and we will not stand for this kind of harmful conduct. We treat all random acts of violence committed in Manhattan with the seriousness they deserve, and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to seek accountability in these cases.”  

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June 9, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Murder Of Excenia Mette Click For More

“As alleged, Ricky Shelby fatally shot Excenia Mette when she stepped outside to check on her grandson after she heard shots being fired. Ms. Mette, affectionately known as Momma Zee, was a staple of the Harlem community, and her death is an absolute tragedy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My heart goes out to her many loved ones who are mourning her devastating loss. New Yorkers should be able to walk in their neighborhoods without fearing for their lives, and we will hold accountable those who harm New Yorkers through gun violence.”

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June 9, 2025 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

Sham Construction Safety School Tied to UWS Death Pleads Guilty Click For More

Valor Security & Investigations — the so-called training operation linked to the 2022 death of a construction worker on the Upper West Side — has pleaded guilty to running a fake safety school that issued fraudulent certificates to thousands of workers across New York City.

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June 6, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Head of ‘sham’ construction safety training school gets one year in prison Click For More

The owner of a fraudulent construction safety company that faked safety certifications for thousands of workers, including one man who fell to his death from a job site in 2022, has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and other charges and will do a year behind bars, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced.


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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!