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December 19, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Final Ringleader In Sprawling Investigation Involving City Employees Click For More

“Charde Baker abused her position as a city shelter employee to orchestrate a scheme that defrauded funds intended for vulnerable, unhoused New Yorkers and others for personal profit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Her conduct diverted funds from a vital pandemic-era program meant to support individuals during a difficult period of widespread fear and economic uncertainty. I commend our prosecutors for securing this conviction and ensuring Baker is held accountable as she faces prison time.” 

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December 18, 2025 | ABC7NY

Man accused of conning woman out of nearly $300K in alleged Bumble romance scam Click For More

"A woman thought she was buying a home with her boyfriend, when, allegedly, he stole approximately $272,000 of her hard-earned money. We allege that Brandon Kiehm crafted a relationship on a web of lies, preying on his girlfriend's trust again and again," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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December 18, 2025 | New York Post

Serial romance scammer busted for swiping $300K from ‘girlfriend’ he met on Bumble — who thought it was payment on NYC dream home Click For More

Brandon Kiehm, 45 — who was convicted in 2017 of swindling Tinder dates by lying about needing money for cancer treatment — is accused of pulling a similar con on a different app, beginning in 2019, not long after he was released from prison.

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December 18, 2025 | Fox 5 New York

Man charged with stealing $272K from woman he met on Bumble: DA Click For More

Brandon Dae Up Kiehm, 45, was indicted on one count of grand larceny in the second degree according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg.

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December 18, 2025 | NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

‘Go-To Person:’ Longtime Manhattan Prosecutor Rob Ferrari Posthumously Awarded Dewey Medal Click For More

On Christmas Day 2023, longtime Manhattan prosecutor Robert Ferrari booked himself to staff any homicide calls that came in.

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December 18, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Brandon Kiehm Indicted In $272K Romance Scam From Woman He Met On Bumble Click For More

“A woman thought she was buying a home with her boyfriend, when, allegedly, he stole approximately $272,000 of her hard-earned money. We allege that Brandon Kiehm crafted a relationship on a web of lies, preying on his girlfriend’s trust again and again,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Romance scams are all too common, and our office is here to prosecute egregious conduct like this. This is an ongoing investigation – please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”


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ICYMI: “This alleged attempted murder is absolutely heinous.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of Ahmad Mossad for allegedly lighting a man on fire in Times Square: https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/bragg-indicts-man-for-horrific-times-square-fire-attack-CC5433455
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Watch here as Joselinne Minaya, Director of our Washington Heights office, discusses our satellite locations and the importance of serving Manhattan residents in their own communities.
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“By signing the SUPPORT Act, Governor Hochul is helping ensure that New Yorkers don’t fall through the cracks of our mental healthcare safety net.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this critical mental health legislation here: