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November 5, 2023

D.A. Bragg Delivers Remarks Introducing New “Hate Crimes Modernization Act” Click For More

Assault can be charged as a hate crime, but gang assault cannot. So, if one person beats up another person because of the victim’s race, that assault can be charged as a hate crime. But, inexplicably, if a group of people beats someone up because of their race, that gang assault (as the law calls it) cannot be charged as a hate crime. That needs to change.

News | Press Releases
November 2, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence of Pedro-Vinent Barcia For Fatal Domestic Violence Stabbing Click For More

“Today Pedro Vincent-Barcia finally faced accountability for his violent and gruesome stabbing of his girlfriend inside a store in East Harlem,” said District Attorney Bragg. “What happened to Bernice Rosado is extremely tragic, but I hope this sentence brings her loved ones a sense of justice to help them on their journey towards healing.”  

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October 31, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment of Man For Vandalizing Three Upper East Side Synagogues in 48 Hours Click For More

“As alleged, Lenny De La Rosa defaced three synagogues and an ambulance in a series of antisemitic acts,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Synagogues are sacred places where everyone should be able to practice their faith safely. We will not allow our houses of worship to be violated by hateful acts and we do not tolerate bias and antisemitism.”

News | Press Releases
October 24, 2023

D.A. Bragg Creates “Special Victims Division Advisory Council” To Gain External Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Office Practice Click For More

“We created the Special Victims Division Advisory Council to dig into what’s working, what isn’t working, and solicit feedback from external stakeholders on an ongoing basis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Strengthening trust with community partners and reducing barriers to services for survivors lead to more reporting and increased participation in the criminal justice process. Through this ongoing collaboration, we hope to share resources, learn from each other, and continue to improve our practice. Thank you to all of the members of the Advisory Council for their time, commitment, and expertise, and particularly our co-chairs Maria Lizardo and Judy Kluger for their leadership.”

News | Media Coverage
October 23, 2023 | Patch

Guilty Plea For Driver In Deadly Harlem Hit-And-Run: DA Click For More

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty last week in connection with a 2020 hit-and-run crash in Harlem that killed one individual and hospitalized two others, authorities said.


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: