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Hate Crime Modernization Act Included In Final FY2025 State Budget ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The inclusion of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act in this year’s state budget is a significant step in closing loopholes and sending the message that New York does not tolerate hate."
2 teens charged in death of New York City woman whose body was found in duffel bag ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of a woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in her New York City apartment, New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced.
D.A. Indicts Two Teens For Allegedly Murdering Nadia Vitels In Kips Bay ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Two teenagers have been indicted for the March 12 homicide of Nadia Vitels in Kips Bay, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg announced on April 18.
2 ‘Squatters’ Charged with Murder of N.Y.C. Woman Found in Duffel Bag at Apartment ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
Two people have been charged with the murder of a 52-year-old woman in Manhattan.
‘Killer’ teen squatter worried about BF hurting his feet as he stomped NYC mom, bought PS5, diamond ring with her credit card ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter in her life,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
NYC squatters got engaged, spent big after stuffing slay victim in duffel bag: prosecutors ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
The young squatter couple accused of beating a Manhattan woman to death and stuffing her body in a duffel bag went on a wild shopping spree, got engaged while on the lam and even bought a diamond ring with the victim’s credit card to seal the deal, authorities said Thursday.
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Yesterday an NYC pedicab driver pleaded guilty for attempting to bribe a city inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates. “His actions undermined the licensing process that exists to keep New Yorkers & tourists safe.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here:
Last night, we welcomed our High School Interns & their families for orientation as they begin their 5-week internship program. This summer, students will attend presentations, participate in mock trials, & work on policy proposals as they learn about the criminal justice system.
3Today we announced the sentencing of William Smith to 25 years-to-life in prison for murdering Marcus Guerrerio at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter in 2016. Learn more here:
“Carl Phanor’s violent attacks did much more than cause physical harm, as many of the survivors continue to suffer deep emotional and psychological scars.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing to 25 years-to-life for a series of sexual assaults:
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