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January 24, 2024 | Audacy

NYC apartment super charged after allegedly raping, abusing, threatening migrant cleaner for over 6 years: DA Click For More

Jose Espinoza, 62, superintendent at a building in the Flatiron District, allegedly used threats to prevent the survivor from leaving for more than six years, according to the indictment.

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January 24, 2024 | ABC News

Venmo, Zelle, Cash App leave consumers vulnerable to fraud, Manhattan DA Bragg says Click For More

Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud that's "draining bank accounts of significant sums of money," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in letters to the companies that own those financial apps demanding they increase protections.

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January 23, 2024 | AMNY

Flatiron building superintendent indicted for raping undocumented worker Click For More

A Manhattan building superintendent has been indicted on charges of raping an undocumented immigrant that worked as a cleaner in the Flatiron apartment complex he managed, according to the Manhattan District Attorney.

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January 23, 2024 | New York Daily News

NYC building super accused of raping, terrorizing undocumented woman for years Click For More

“These alleged acts are absolutely horrendous, and I cannot imagine the physical, emotional and mental trauma this survivor continues to experience,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “It took extraordinary strength and courage for her to come forward, and our team of specially trained prosecutors, investigators and social workers will support her with every resource we have available.”

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January 23, 2024 | CNN

Venmo and other payment app theft is ‘skyrocketing,’ Manhattan DA warns Click For More

Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle and other payment apps may be convenient ways to send cash with a few taps of your smartphone, but they’re a breeding grounds for theft, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg tells CNN.

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January 23, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Apartment Super Charged With Labor Trafficking For Raping And Coercing His Building Cleaner Over A Six-Year Period Click For More

“These alleged acts are absolutely horrendous, and I cannot imagine the physical, emotional and mental trauma this survivor continues to experience. It took extraordinary strength and courage for her to come forward and our team of specially trained prosecutors, investigators and social workers will support her with every resource we have available,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office is here to fully assist anyone who has been the survivor of sexual abuse and trafficking, and I urge anyone who has experienced this type of violence and abuse to call us at 212-335-3400.”


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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 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: