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March 20, 2025 | NBC News

Man who drugged and robbed men in NYC gay bar murders is sentenced to 8 years Click For More

Andre Butts, one of the men who participated in a drugging and robbery scheme of gay men that killed two people, was sentenced Thursday to eight years in state prison.

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March 20, 2025 | New York Post

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison Click For More

Andre Butts, 30, appeared solemn in Manhattan Supreme Court to learn his fate after he changed his story and fessed up to robbery and conspiracy charges for his part in the fentanyl-wielding crew that drugged victims to rob them blind.

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March 20, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Member of crew who drugged, robbed men at NYC gay bars gets eight years in prison Click For More

“Andre Butts is now facing accountability for his role in this deadly and callous conspiracy,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement Thursday. “He admitted to participating in multiple robberies using fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate victims, so he and his co-defendants could drain money from their financial accounts.

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March 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences For Drivers In Hit-And-Run That Killed Father Of Six Click For More

“This was a horrific tragedy that has left a family with six children continuing to grieve,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Accountability for out-of-control driving is an important component of achieving overall public safety. When people fail to follow the rules of the road, it puts the well-being of everyone who goes about their day in Manhattan at risk.”

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March 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Ian Mitchell Sentenced For Stealing $700,000 From Investors By Impersonating Investment Banker Click For More

“Ian Mitchell defrauded his friends and associates out of approximately $700,000 by claiming to be from a wealthy, prominent family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who impersonate others to steal hard-earned money will be prosecuted. If you are a victim of financial crime, or know about a financial crime that requires investigation, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.” 

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March 18, 2025 | NEW YORK POST

Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality — showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say Click For More

“Domestic violence survivors are significantly impacted by the flaws in the state’s discovery laws,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, in a statement. “This horrifying example is illustrative of a much broader problem where survivors are being denied justice and orders of protection, leaving them vulnerable to their attackers.”


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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!