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May 21, 2025 | Gay City News

Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme Click For More

Three men who were convicted of robbing and fatally drugging men outside of Manhattan gay bars in 2022 were handed sentences of decades to life in state prison on May 21.

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May 21, 2025 | NEW YORK TIMES

Three Sentenced for Luring Gay-Bar Robbery Victims to Their Deaths Click For More

One night in April 2022, Julio Ramirez left a Manhattan gay bar, escorted by a group of men into a taxi. It was just after 3 a.m.

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May 21, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Doorman For Stealing $477k From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband Click For More

“Using more than two dozen stolen checks, Alfredo Mateo depleted the bank accounts these New Yorkers built over the course of decades of hard work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While both victims have sadly passed away, we were determined to hold Mateo accountable for this disturbing fraud. Alongside our investigative partners, we will remain vigilant in protecting older New Yorkers’ hard-earned savings, including those who dedicated their lives to teaching young people.” 

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May 21, 2025 | NBC

Three men sentenced to decades in prison for murder in NYC gay bar drugging scheme Click For More

A Manhattan judge sentenced three men to decades in prison on Wednesday for facilitating a years-long drug-induced robbery scheme at New York City gay bars that ultimately killed two men.

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May 21, 2025 | New York Post

Three sickos who drugged, robbed gay men in NYC sentenced to decades in prison for murder Click For More

A sick trio were sentenced Wednesday to decades in prison over a Big Apple gay bar drugging scheme that left two men dead.

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May 21, 2025 | W42St

“Nothing Short of Monstrous”: Three Men Sentenced for Deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger Click For More

Justice was served in a Manhattan courtroom today (Wednesday) as Jayqwan Hamilton, 37, and Robert Demaio, 36, were sentenced to 40-years-to-life in prison and Jacob Barroso, 32, was sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison for their roles in the deadly drugging and robbery scheme that targeted patrons of LGBTQ+ bars in Hell’s Kitchen — ultimately leading to the murders of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger.


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ICYMI: For the fifth consecutive summer, our office awarded a total of $300,000 to ten community-based organizations to fund youth gun violence prevention initiatives across Manhattan. Watch here to learn more!
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“Every gun turned in reduces the risk of a potential act of violence or accidental shooting, and I encourage New Yorkers with firearms to turn them in on June 13.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about our upcoming gun buyback with NYPD:
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Sandra Leung joined us today to close out APIDA Heritage Month. She shared her career journey and how she broke barriers as the first Asian American woman to serve as an Assistant DA in our office!