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January 23, 2025 | AMNY

Suspect in Christmas Eve slashing spree at Grand Central indicted for rampage Click For More

According to court documents, 28-year-old Jason Sargeant began his terror spree on the 4, 5, and 6 train platform inside of Grand Central Station at around 10:10 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2024. He allegedly began ranting and raving while brandishing a knife, sending commuters fleeing.

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January 23, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Attack In Grand Central Station On Christmas Eve Click For More

“As alleged, Jason Sargeant attacked two people in the Grand Central Subway Station without provocation on Christmas Eve. Millions of New Yorkers and tourists alike visit Manhattan over the holidays and must be safe when doing so,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who commit acts of violence in our subway system will be held accountable. I hope the victims continue to heal from this terrifying attack.” 

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January 23, 2025 | Patch

Man, 72, Killed In Unprovoked Attack In Harlem, DA Says Click For More

According to Bragg, Darnell Jackson, 39, was standing at a deli on the corner of West 137th Street and Lenox Avenue on Jan. 1 at 3:40 a.m., when Cortes, walking with a cane, briefly entered and then exited the deli.

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January 23, 2025 | New York Post

Ex-NYPD officer convicted for punching man more than a dozen times in the face during 911 call Click For More

Christian Zapata, 37, won’t serve time for the crime — Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber sentenced him to time served Wednesday after a non-jury trial.

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January 23, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Jaia Cruz For Fatal Stabbing In Harlem Deli Click For More

“This alleged broad-daylight stabbing shook the neighborhood, including the deli workers and customers who witnessed the attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with those grieving the loss of Ray Hodge, a postal worker and beloved father of two.”

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January 22, 2025 | Gothamist

Accused New Year’s Eve NYC subway shover pleads not guilty to attempted murder Click For More

A man accused of shoving a stranger onto the subway tracks on New Year’s Eve pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy: