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November 6, 2023

D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal, and Assemblymember Lee Announce New Legislation to Combat Hate Crimes Click For More

“Hate crimes have profound physical, emotional and psychological effects that jeopardize the safety of New Yorkers and tear at the fabric of our communities,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This legislation will strengthen our laws to reflect a clearer and better understanding of what constitutes a hate crime and give us more tools to bring hate crimes charges in the broad range of cases we see in our practice. I am proud to stand together with Senator Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Lee to combat discrimination and hate and I thank them for their work on this bill.”

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November 6, 2023 | Our Town

State Bill That Would Expand What Offenses Are Deemed Hate Crimes Introduced Click For More

A newly introduced bill dubbed the Hate Crime Modernization Act intends to expand what offenses are deemed hate crimes, namely by increasing the total range of eligible charges from 66 to 97. The legislation is sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and State Assemblymember Grace Lee, with the backing of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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November 6, 2023 | JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY

Proposed legislation would expand number of hate crime-eligible charges in New York Click For More

When three Upper East Side synagogues and one Hatzalah ambulance were tagged with antisemitic graffiti earlier this year, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg found that the act couldn’t be prosecuted as a hate crime. According to state law, graffiti isn’t eligible as a hate crime charge

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November 6, 2023 | AMNY

Fighting hate: Manhattan pols push expanded charges, closed legal loopholes to combat bias crime spike Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and a host of elected officials announced on Monday new legislation that would expand Hate Crime charges as biased attacks continue to rise in the Big Apple.

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November 6, 2023 | CBS News

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, New York lawmakers introduce Hate Crime Modernization Act to close loopholes Click For More

With hate crimes on the rise in New York City, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is asking state lawmakers to update the laws.

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November 6, 2023 | ABC News

New legislation would increase list of hate crime-eligible charges in New York Click For More

New legislation unveiled Monday would increase the list of hate crime-eligible charges in New York state from 66 to 97.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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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: