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January 15, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

DA Bragg proposes criminalizing NY businesses handling crypto without license Click For More

“The shadow financial system created by the explosion of cryptocurrency has created an ideal vehicle for money laundering and other crimes in New York State. Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime,” Bragg said in a statement.

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January 15, 2026 | CBS

After brutal NYC pizza shop assault caught on video, N.J. man gets 17 years in prison Click For More

"Tyshaun Watson is facing accountability for viciously attacking a pizzeria manager. This employee, who was just doing his job, suffered significant injuries and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for two weeks," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. "No worker should ever have to fear for their safety, and my office will prosecute those who harm them."

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January 15, 2026 | NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Unlicensed Crypto Businesses Could Face Criminal Charges Under New York Bill Click For More

“Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime,” he added. “It is long past time for businesses that operate without a virtual currency license and flout due diligence requirements to face criminal penalties.”

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January 15, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction Of Building Super For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney Click For More

“Rosalind Hernandez stands convicted by a jury of her peers for abusing the trust of a 100-year-old, hardworking New Yorker to steal over half of his life savings as his Power of Attorney. She took advantage of his advanced age and the fact that English wasn’t his first language,” said District Attorney Bragg. “When the victim tasked Ms. Hernandez with selling his apartment and tying up his affairs, he gave her $100,000. For Ms. Hernandez, this generous gift was not enough – in her greed, she stole an additional $350,000 to spend on personal items.”

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January 15, 2026 | Newsmax

Manhattan DA Calls for Nationwide Crackdown on 3D-Printed Guns Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday he wants a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms.

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January 15, 2026 | New York Post

Brute who beat NYC pizzeria manager into coma nearly derails sentencing with unhinged rant blaming victim Click For More

Tyshaun Watson, who had pleaded guilty in exchange for a promised 17-year prison sentence, launched into a wild rant during the Manhattan Supreme Court hearing, claiming he’d been “provoked” before he pummeled pizza-maker Zakaira El Sherief.


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