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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Selling Firearms And Gun Parts From Federal Prison ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
"While incarcerated, Hayden Espinosa allegedly sold guns and gun parts by using contraband electronic devices,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Furthermore, we alleged Espinosa operated a Telegram channel that is a hub of ethnically and racially motivated extremist ideology."
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences In East Harlem Fatal Shooting ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“Tom Ruiz and Jonathan Tolentino carried out the cold-blooded execution and robbery of 26-year-old Michael Monclus hoping that they could gain status within their gang and pay back their debts. Mr. Monclus was cared for by his whole family, adored his son, and loved to help others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I send my deep condolences to Mr. Monclus’s family, including his parents, brothers, former girlfriend and six-year-old son, who are continuing to mourn his devastating loss. I hope today’s sentence can provide Mr. Monclus’s loved ones a sense of comfort and closure as Tom Ruiz and Jonathan Tolentino are being held accountable for their fatal actions.”
WATCH: D.A. Bragg, NYPD, HSI, USPIS, and ATF Announced Indictment Of Man For Selling Firearms And Gun Parts From Federal Prison ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
ICYMI: D.A. Bragg, NOW-NYC Call On Legislature To Close The Voluntary Intoxication Loophole In State Rape Laws ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“In the final days of this legislative session, we implore the Assembly to join their Senate colleagues in passing this critical piece of legislation and finally correct this fundamental injustice.”
Alvin Bragg Calls for Stricter New York Rape Law ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called for the closing of a legal loophole in New York that allows those charged with rape and other sex crimes to use a victim's intoxication in their defense.
Under pressure, YouTube tightens age limits on gun videos ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) reiterated concerns about YouTube’s handling of ghost guns in April, writing in a letter that related videos were being “actively pushed by YouTube’s algorithms to minors who begin watching clips of video games.”
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