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September 19, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Jail Sentence, $400k Restitution For Payroll Insurance Fraud Scheme Click For More

“Juan Escobar went to great lengths to defraud New York State in order to increase his own bottom line. Hardworking New Yorkers should not be used as pawns by their employers in the pursuit of profit. Construction companies and their owners should be on notice that we will not tolerate this type of exploitation of workers and the public trust,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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September 19, 2023

Man Indicted for Shoving Woman onto Subway Tracks in Manhattan Click For More

Samuel Junker, 41, has been recently indicted for allegedly pushing a 34-year-old woman onto the subway tracks at the Chambers Street station.

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September 19, 2023 | World Journal

The suspect was charged with 2 felony crimes after pushing a Chinese woman to land on the iron track Click For More

Samuel Junker, a suspect suspected of pushing a Chinese woman off the platform in the Manhattan subway station, appeared in court on the 18th and was charged with two felonies of assaults, but the charges did not include hate crimes.

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September 18, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Man For Unprovoked Chambers Street Subway Shoving Click For More

“Samuel Junker now stands indicted for seriously injuring a woman who he allegedly trailed to a subway platform and pushed onto the tracks,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These types of attacks can be terrifying to experience, but we want New Yorkers to know that we will seek accountability for anyone who commits acts of violence in our subway system. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”   

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September 14, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Fatal Stabbing In Midtown Click For More

“While Ronald Massaro decided to remain peaceful by walking away after an argument, Lawrence Downey resorted to violence, following and killing Mr. Massaro on a midtown sidewalk,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thanks to the hard work of our prosecutors, Downey has been held accountable for this attack. I hope this resolution offers some comfort to Mr. Massaro’s loved ones, who continue to grieve him.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office8 hours 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.