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December 3, 2024

D.A. Bragg, Port Authority IG Announce Indictment Of $250 Million Off-Shore Insurance Scheme Click For More

District Attorney Bragg said: “New Yorkers trust that when they purchase insurance, whether to safeguard their home or operate on an airport tarmac, they are paying for protection in times of crisis. As alleged, these defendants flagrantly lied and issued worthless insurance policies from their off-shore company while pocketing thousands in premiums and fees. I thank our partners at Port Authority’s Office of the Inspector General for their partnership in rooting out fraud and protecting New Yorkers.”

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December 2, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Increased Funding Opportunity For Summer Youth Gun Violence Prevention Click For More

“As someone who grew up in Harlem myself, I know firsthand the importance of keeping young people engaged and busy during the summer months. I am thrilled to announce up to $300,000 in funding for summer youth gun violence prevention, building on the success of the past three years of this initiative,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Driving down gun violence is my top priority, and with shootings down 48 percent since I took office, we are building on that progress. Prevention initiatives are one key way we’re doing that, alongside focused prosecutions in areas of concentrated violence and traditional law enforcement methods. I urge organizations big and small to team up and apply for this funding.”

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December 2, 2024 | AMNY

Fighting gun violence through prevention: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to award $300,000 to groups helping youth access arts Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he is continuing the fight against gun violence by offering at-risk young people funds to participate in the arts and other activities.

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November 28, 2024 | 1010Wins

Manhattan man indicted for ‘severe,’ year-long abuse of teen girl he met on Facebook Marketplace: DA Click For More

A man was indicted for severely sexually, physically, and psychologically abusing a teenage girl for more than a year, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.

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November 26, 2024 | Pix11

Man pleads guilty to pushing man, 85, onto subway tracks in Manhattan Click For More

A man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to shoving an 85-year-old man onto subway tracks in Manhattan last year, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

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November 26, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Charges Against Man Who Repeatedly Raped, Assaulted Teenage Girl For More Than A Year Click For More

“As alleged, Rayshawn Weir kept this child in a perpetual state of fear and pain over the course of 15 months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Only when bystanders intervened as he allegedly attempted to strangle her at the Port Authority bus station did this horrific abuse come to an end. Our talented prosecutors are working hand in hand with our Survivor Services Bureau to support her and secure justice in this case. If you or someone you know is being abused, know that we are here to help: call 212-335-9373.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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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: