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Manhattan DA talks gun violence prevention in summer months 
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in four Chinatown bludgeoning deaths
$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Manhattan DA pushes state lawmakers for tougher 3D-printed gun laws
Manhattan DA calls for new law to fight cryptocurrency crime
Hochul proposes bills to crack down on 3D-printed guns, other illegal firearms
13 alleged gang members expected in court in major NYC case
Drunk trucker who ran over NYC families celebrating July 4 convicted of murder
New York City man convicted in beating death of 10-year-old boy in 2021
Ryan Cato was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury that had been deliberating for about a day, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said. His trial in a Manhattan court had started in late January.
2024 Annual Report
In the Manhattan D.A.’s Office, we work hard every day to advance public safety. In 2024, we continued to drive down gun violence by holding shooters accountable, cracking down on ghost guns, and investing in community-based prevention. Our Special Victims Division expanded services for survivors and took on challenging cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. In a year when reports of antisemitic and other hate crimes increased nationwide, we worked with partners in Albany to strengthen New York’s hate crimes law and initiated a record number of hate crimes prosecutions.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Against Fake Attorney For Stealing $200,000 From Clients
“As alleged, Sean Mescall posed as a fake attorney to take advantage of clients who relied on him for what they thought was legitimate legal assistance,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant allegedly exploited victims who entrusted him by stealing their hard-earned money for a wide range of supposed legal services. This is an ongoing investigation. Please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”
Man Who Shot Cop In Standoff Faces Attempted Murder Charges, NYPD Says
A man who is accused of shooting a cop during a tense early-morning barricade situation in the Lower East Side has been indicted on attempted murder and weapons charges, District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
NYC attorney stole $4.4M meant for COVID gear to fund ‘romantic relationship’ with CEO girlfriend: prosecutors
A Manhattan attorney ripped off $4.4 million intended to buy protective gear during the COVID pandemic to fuel his lavish relationship with his then CEO girlfriend, prosecutors said. […] Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement that McKenna bilked a company that was intending to help “during the height of the pandemic” when prices for PPE were skyrocketing.
NYC Diamond Dealer Pleads Guilty to Lab-Grown Diamond Swaps
A dealer based in New York City’s Diamond District has pleaded guilty to defrauding two other diamond merchants by replacing natural diamonds with lab-grown ones, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced last week.
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