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October 15, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Personal Banker Pleads Guilty For Stealing $166,000 From Client With Dementia Click For More

“Today, Juan Velez is facing accountability for abusing his position as a personal banker to steal from a 79-year-old man suffering from dementia,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We are committed to protecting older New Yorkers from fraudsters who target their well-earned savings. I urge any older adult who may be a victim of a crime to call our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov, where our skilled team of prosecutors and analysts are here to help you.”

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October 12, 2024 | New York Post

Aide charged with viciously beating grandma, 95, who defended herself with backscratcher Click For More

A home health care aide accused of beating a 95-year-old grandmother in her care was arrested and charged this week for the alleged assault.

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October 12, 2024 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Home health aide indicted in attack on 95-year-old Harlem woman Click For More

A home health aide was indicted for attacking a 95-year-old woman in her care, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said.

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October 11, 2024 | Audacy

Man, 33, indicted for unprovoked attack on MTA worker at Midtown subway station: DA Click For More

A 33-year-old man was indicted Thursday for an unprovoked attack on an MTA worker, who he sucker punched at a Midtown subway station last month, the Manhattan D.A.’s Office said.

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October 11, 2024 | New York Post

Nut randomly slugs female MTA worker in face, blames voices in his head: prosecutors Click For More

An unhinged man randomly slugged a female MTA worker in the face in a Midtown station, claiming he attacked her “because the voices in my head were talking to me,” prosecutors say.

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October 10, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Home Health Aide For Assaulting A 95-Year-Old Woman Click For More

“As alleged, Oluwanifemi Aborisade assaulted a vulnerable, 95-year-old woman who depended on her for care,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrific assault. If you are above the age of 60 and have been the victim of a crime, or you know an older adult who has been abused or exploited, please call our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov.”


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: