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October 18, 2023

D.A. Bragg, Construction Fraud Task Force Announce Indictment In $170k Wage Theft Case Click For More

“These workers performed extremely dangerous rigging work from the top of landmark skyscrapers, a job that requires both extreme skill and nerves of steel,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Yet, for nearly 18 months, we allege George Cole operated a lucrative company without insurance for his employees – all while stealing their wages. This indictment demonstrates the importance of collaboration among the members of our Construction Fraud Task Force to keeping New York’s workers safe, and I thank each of our partners for their work on this investigation.”

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October 17, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Hector Rivera For 2021 Harlem Shooting Click For More

“This prison sentence is commensurate with the devastating injuries Hector Rivera inflicted on a Harlemite,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a jury of his peers found in this all-count conviction, he plotted for more than two months before executing his attack. I hope today’s sentencing can bring some peace to the victim.”   

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October 17, 2023 | NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Awareness Remains Key Challenge in Prosecuting Intimate Partner Violence Cases: Bureau Chief Click For More

Educating the community remains among the top challenges facing the Manhattan District Attorney’s Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Bureau, according to Bureau Chief and Assistant DA Nicole Blumberg.

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October 17, 2023 | NY1

Manhattan DA discusses new ‘court navigator’ outreach program Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg introduced a new program Monday aimed at advancing equity for people arraigned at Manhattan Criminal Court.

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October 16, 2023 | Amsterdam News

Fortune Society receives $3 million from Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., awarded $3 million to The Fortune Society, an organization that supports reentry and alternative-to-incarceration services, to create a network of Court Navigators that will support New Yorkers with deeply entrenched needs.

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October 16, 2023 | Bloomberg

NYC Taps Bank Forfeiture Funds for Criminal Justice Program Click For More

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is launching a $3 million program to connect recently arrested people with peers and social services.


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: