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October 17, 2025 | Patch

Man Who Shot, Paralyzed NYC Neighbor Gets Sentenced, Prosecutor Says Click For More

EAST HARLEM, NY — A 37-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for shooting his East Harlem neighbor after she reported him to police for suspected domestic violence, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

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October 17, 2025 | WEST SIDE SPIRIT

East Harlem Attempted Murderer Sentenced—Despite Sex Tapes with Juror Click For More

On Thursday, Oct. 16, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the sentencing of Avery Dunning, 37, to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 41-year-old woman, who was his neighbor, after she and her husband confronted Dunning about allegedly committing acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend in East Harlem in February 2023.

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October 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Assault That Injured Police Officers And 77-Year-Old Woman Click For More

“A 77-year-old woman was walking to urgent care when, as the indictment charged, Marvin White attacked her without provocation, before assaulting the responding officers. This defendant is now facing prison time for his deeply disturbing actions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older adults and police officers very seriously and will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to keep our streets safe.” 

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October 17, 2025

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Appoint New Co-Chair: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Click For More

District Attorney Bragg said, “I am honored to Co-Chair Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, a formidable nationwide collective of bipartisan prosecutors working together to find creative and commonsense fixes to address gun violence and advance public safety. I have seen the devastating impact of firearms on our families and communities since a very young age, and I came into office with the specific goal of combating gun violence. While I am pleased with the significant decrease in shootings and homicides in Manhattan, there are still far too many acts of gun violence. And it goes beyond New York City. We must take a comprehensive, nationwide approach through collaboration, investments and advocacy."

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October 17, 2025 | The Guardian

Manhattan district attorney works to curb interstate gun trafficking: ‘It’s a national issue’ Click For More

Alvin Bragg was appointed co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and sets sights on addressing flow of guns

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October 16, 2025 | New York Post

Wannabe NYC killer sentenced after judge shoots down scheme to stay out of jail using sex tapes with juror Click For More

Avery Dunning, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Daniel Conviser on charges including attempted murder and assault for shooting his neighbor Jemina Garay.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 hours ago
ICYMI: Watch here to learn more about D.A. Bragg’s appointment as co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, a national and bipartisan group of prosecutors “committed to strategizing together and leveraging our different experiences to fight gun violence.” – D.A. Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 hours ago
D.A. Bragg joined Terri Wisdom on @harlemnetworknews to discuss our efforts to drive down gun violence by collaborating with our law enforcement partners on strategic prosecutions and investing in prevention in our communities. Watch here for more!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office9 hours ago
“As alleged, Adam Chatwin posed as a landlord to scam four people who were searching for housing.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this rental scam indictment: