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October 4, 2023 | ABC7

Officer punched man repeatedly while responding to call about child in crisis: police Click For More

A New York City police officer was indicted Wednesday after authorities say he punched a man more than a dozen times while responding to a call about a child in crisis.

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October 4, 2023 | New York Daily News

NYPD sergeant demoted, arraigned for assault in caught-on-camera beating of Harlem man seeking help for autistic teen Click For More

An NYPD sergeant accused of mercilessly beating a man after being called to his Harlem apartment to calm an autistic teen in crisis was arraigned on misdemeanor assault charges Wednesday — and has been demoted.

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October 4, 2023 | New York Times

N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Shown on Video Pummeling Man Is Charged With Assault Click For More

A New York City police officer who responded to a call reporting a distraught teenager repeatedly punched the boyfriend of the boy’s mother, according to a Manhattan prosecutor, who on Wednesday asked a judge that the officer be held for 60 days.

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October 4, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of NYPD Officer For Repeatedly Punching Victim in the Face and Head Click For More

“Christian Zapata is charged with repeatedly punching a victim who posed no immediate danger or physical threat. We will continue to impartially investigate instances where members of law enforcement use unnecessary force, because doing so is essential for enhancing public safety and confidence in the criminal justice system,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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October 3, 2023 | Patch

Man Indicted In Harlem Subway Cane, Belt Beating Of 60-YO Woman: DA Click For More

A Bronx man was indicted Monday for attacking a 60-year-old woman with a wooden cane and belt inside a Harlem subway station last month, officials said.

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October 3, 2023 | Audacy

Man charged for beating woman, 60, with cane, belt dozens of times in Harlem subway Click For More

Officials indicted a 43-year-old man for repeatedly attacking a 60-year-old woman with a wooden cane and belt inside a subway station in Harlem last month, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office39 minutes ago
🗓️ Tomorrow at 6PM, D.A. Bragg will join the 92nd Street Y's State of New York series for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety. Stream the conversation here: https://buff.ly/pEkYX13
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.