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February 6, 2025 | 1010Wins

Man indicted in Chelsea subway stabbing over stolen blanket Click For More

Jamar Banks, 52, was charged with assault and attempted assault, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr.

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February 6, 2025 | AMNY

Manhattan subway stabbing stemmed from fight between homeless men over blanket: DA Click For More

Citing on-the-record statements, law enforcement sources said 52-year-old Jamar Banks was sleeping aboard a uptown-bound 2 train alongside his suitcase around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 when the victim, a 32-year-old man, allegedly swiped the suitcase, dragged it to an adjacent car, and pulled out a blanket he then used to cover himself to sleep on a train seat.

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February 6, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Luis Rosas For Three Port Authority Slashings Committed Hours Apart Click For More

“Within hours, Luis Rosas slashed three victims in unprovoked attacks near one of Midtown’s largest and most frequented transportation hubs,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After being convicted of a jury of his peers, Rosas will now serve a state prison term for these brutal assaults, which caused significant injuries for each victim. In Manhattan, we are laser-focused on random, unprovoked attacks, and we will continue to hold accountable those who harm New Yorkers.”

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February 6, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crimes Indictment Of Man For Series Of Anti-Female Attacks Click For More

“As alleged, Daquan Armstead targeted seven women in a pattern of misogynistic attacks throughout our borough ,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Manhattan is no place for discrimination and hatred and we will continue seeking justice for these victims.”

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February 6, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In New Year’s Day Subway Stabbing Click For More

“Jamar Banks allegedly stabbed a man on the subway on New Year’s Day, before fleeing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Violence in our subway system will not be tolerated, and we will continue to prosecute those who harm straphangers. I hope the victim heals from this assault.” 

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February 6, 2025 | Amsterdam News

Can a charge lead to change? Manhattan D.A.-funded court-based navigators think so Click For More

Court-based peer navigator supervisor Luis Laureano meets people where they are at. In a literal sense, he mostly approaches them on the first floor of the New York County criminal court after their arraignments. But figuratively, he draws from a “sixth sense” when helping them help themselves.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: