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April 3, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crimes Indictment For Anti-Hispanic, Anti-LGBTQ+ Assault On Couple Click For More

“As alleged, Jamile Daniel viciously assaulted two men, who were out enjoying a walk together on a busy Midtown street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is repugnant and fueled by the defendant’s biases about the couple’s sexual orientation and heritage. New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe in Manhattan, and I wish the victims in this case a swift recovery.”  

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April 2, 2025 | EV Grieve

Man sentenced for 2 March 2024 shootings in Tompkins Square Park Click For More

"Waldemar Alverio is facing accountability for a pair of shootings in Tompkins Square Park that injured two and threatened the safety of many other bystanders. Parks must be safe havens for Manhattanites to gather and spend time with their friends and family, and nobody should have to worry they will be struck by a bullet in the middle of the day," Bragg said in a statement. "Combatting gun violence remains my top priority, and we will continue to prosecute those who use illegal firearms while also making investments in our communities to address the root causes of shootings."

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April 1, 2025 | Gothamist

Man sentenced to 15 years for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park, DA says Click For More

A man is expected to spend 15 years in prison for committing two back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park last year, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.

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April 1, 2025 | AMNY

Tompkins Square Park shooter loses plea deal after assaulting correction officer on Rikers Island Click For More

A Manhattan judge threw the proverbial book Tuesday at the Tompkins Square Park shooter who pleaded guilty to wounding two people in the East Village greenspace last year and voided his plea deal because he allegedly assaulted a Rikers Island correction officer.

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April 1, 2025 | Fox 5 NY

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for back-to-back shootings in Tompkins Square Park Click For More

NEW YORK - Waldemar Alverio, 38, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two shootings in Tompkins Square Park that occurred just five days apart in March 2024.

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March 31, 2025 | ART DEPENDENCE

Manhattan D.A. Bragg announces Return Of Two Stone Sculptures to Cambodia Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced the return of two stone sculptures to the people of Cambodia. The objects were recovered pursuant to several criminal investigations into trafficking networks targeting Cambodian antiquities, including that of SUBHASH KAPOOR.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
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!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“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:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
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!