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March 21, 2024 | East Side Feed

Man Who Assaulted, Tried to Rob 91-Year-Old on Upper East Side Gets Indicted Click For More

A man who attacked and tried to rob a 91-year-old on the Upper East Side earlier this year has been indicted on multiple charges, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday in a press release.

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March 21, 2024 | Patch

Man Who Shoved 91-Year-Old During Failed Robbery Indicted In NYC: DA Click For More

A mugger who shoved a 91-year-old man to the ground during a failed Upper East Side robbery has been indicted, prosecutors said.

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March 20, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting, Attempting To Rob 91-Year-Old Man On The Upper East Side Click For More

“Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old New Yorker who was walking home with his groceries last month. My thoughts are with the victim, who is still suffering from the pain caused by this attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older members of our community very seriously, and no one should have to fear for their safety when walking in Manhattan.” 

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March 14, 2024 | Audacy

Man gets 19 years in fatal 2022 Midtown stabbing over cigarette Click For More

A 36-year-old man was sentenced in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a man in Midtown over a cigarette, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced on Thursday.

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March 14, 2024 | New York Post

Family of 24-year-old fatally stabbed in NYC by smiling homeless man over a cigarette call killer a ‘f–king animal’ at sentencing Click For More

The lowlife bum who fatally stabbed a man over a cigarette after a dispute in Midtown was dubbed a “f–king animal” by the victim’s parents in court at his sentencing Thursday.

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March 14, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 19-Year Prison Sentence Of John Wright For Fatal Midtown Stabbing Click For More

“John Wright stabbed and killed Carlos Rosario during a dispute that started about something as small as a cigarette. John Wright is being held accountable for his actions, but this prison sentence will not bring Mr. Rosario back to his friends and family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with his loved ones as they grieve his loss.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 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 Office5 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 Office5 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: