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Coffee Shop Slasher Indicted
The man suspected of viciously slashing a Moka & Co. coffee shop employee on August 20, 2025, Wagner Louis, has been indicted for one count of attempted murder and two counts assault. The horrific incident unfolded at the Yemeni café’s location at 142 W. 34th Street, across the street from Macy’s.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For March 2020 Anti-Asian Attack In Chinatown
“Manuel Morales will serve a state prison term for targeting, threatening and hurling offensive remarks at a man driven by his own hateful beliefs and biases,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Although the victim did not suffer any physical injuries, this kind of hate-driven conduct and racist vitriol contributed to an atmosphere of fear for not only the victim but other members of the AAPI community during the height of the COVID pandemic. In Manhattan, everyone should feel that they belong, and I hope the imposed sentence offers the victim a sense of justice.”
Midtown Café Worker Nearly Killed in Broad Daylight Slashing, Prosecutors Say
Brooklynite Wagner Louis, 33, was indicted Friday on accusations of slashing a man's neck in a Midtown café, leading to two blood transfusions and more than 19 stitches for the victim, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Benedetto Cupo, Construction Companies, For Fraud Totaling Over $5.7 Million
“As alleged, Benedetto Cupo orchestrated numerous frauds over the course of years, stealing millions from hard-working New Yorkers’ wages and the public funds they rely on when hurt on the job,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite never filing tax returns or remitting his workers’ withholdings, we allege, his companies fraudulently secured substantial PPP loans at the height of the pandemic. This case exemplifies the work that my office's Rackets Bureau does each and everyday: protect New Yorkers’ wages and New York’s public fisc by uncovering corruption and fraud. I thank them for their work on this case, as well as the numerous partners who helped make this prosecution possible.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Slashing Of Midtown Café Worker
“A café employee was going about his workday when Wagner Louis entered the Midtown establishment and allegedly slashed the worker, almost killing him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This broad daylight attack is horrifying, and I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault. We do not tolerate threats to the safety of workers in Manhattan and will prosecute those who cause hard-working New Yorkers harm.”
D.A. Bragg Announces 60-Count Indictment In Serial Identity Theft
“As alleged in today’s indictment, Elhadji Sene stole the phones and wallet from two Manhattanites and proceeded to use the stolen items to make unauthorized purchases worth thousands of dollars. This is merely the latest indictment Sene faces for repeatedly stealing New Yorkers’ identities and hard-earned money,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation. Please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”
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