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September 30, 2024 | New York Post

NYC man who spent 27 years behind bars for ex-cop’s slay is exonerated thanks to DNA: ‘Lucky to be free’ Click For More

A 48-year-old Manhattan man who spent more than half his life behind bars for the shooting death of a retired NYPD detective was freed Monday after he was cleared by new DNA evidence.

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September 30, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man For Two Antisemitic Attacks On The Upper West Side Click For More

“As alleged, Myles Utz attacked two strangers in antisemitic incidents just minutes apart,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This alleged conduct is unacceptable, and we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to hold people accountable who target Manhattanites in hate-based acts of violence. During this time of increased threats and acts of violence against Manhattan’s Jewish community, I encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of a hate crime to call 911 or report it to our Office’s Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”

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September 30, 2024 | The Hollywood Reporter

‘Sing Sing’ Actor JJ Velazquez Sees Murder Conviction Vacated After 23 Years in Prison Click For More

Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, who recently appeared in the movie Sing Sing, had his conviction overturned Monday, after being wrongfully imprisoned for murder for decades.

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September 30, 2024

D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Homicide Conviction Of Jon-Adrian Velazquez Click For More

“JJ Velazquez has lived in the shadow of his conviction for more than 25 years, and I hope that today brings with it a new chapter for him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am grateful to our Post-Conviction Justice Unit for its commitment to impartially uncovering the facts and evidence in this case.  Since the creation of the Unit in 2022 we have vacated 10 convictions through reinvestigations and 500 more related to law enforcement members convicted of misconduct. These convictions have deep consequences for individuals and their loved ones, compromise public safety, and undermine trust in the criminal justice system, which is why this work is of the utmost importance to me. We will continue to review these types of cases with the thoroughness and fairness they require.” 

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September 26, 2024 | Upper East Site

Woman, 28, Receives Long Prison Sentence for Gruesome Upper East Side Murder Click For More

A 28-year-old woman will spend decades in prison after admitting to the gruesome murder of a 64-year-old antiques dealer whose body was discovered by a friend inside his Upper East Side apartment with his throat slit more than four years ago.

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September 26, 2024 | Gothamist

Oklahoma resident sentenced after admitting to fatal Upper East Side stabbing Click For More

A 28-year-old Oklahoma resident was sentenced to 22 years to life in New York state prison for fatally stabbing a man in an Upper East Side apartment in 2020, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said on Thursday.


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 Office3 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: