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D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Raping Acquaintance While She Slept ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“Acquaintance rape is perhaps the least commonly understood form of sexual assault, but by far the most common element in the cases we see each and every day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In fact, study after study shows that nationwide, the vast majority of rape survivors knew their attacker, much like we allege here. I urge anyone who has survived sexual assault to contact us at 212-335-9373 – our Special Victims Division and its Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor centered manner.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In The Murder Of Nadia Vitels ![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 of her life. I send my deepest condolences to her friends and family as they continue to mourn her loss,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will secure justice for Nadia Vitels.”
Accused Subway Shover Indicted In ‘Unprovoked’ NYC Attack: DA ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
"As alleged, Carlton McPherson tragically took Jason Volz’s life in a vicious and completely unprovoked act of violence," said Alvin Bragg, district attorney for Manhattan, in a statement.
NYC subway shove victim’s aunt wants to rip alleged killer’s ‘f–king heart out’ and says he’s not mentally ill— just ‘vicious’ ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“Mr. Volz was a father and native New Yorker, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones in their ongoing grief,” Bragg said. “I thank the prosecutors for their hard work in securing this indictment and we will continue to do all we can to hold people accountable who threaten the safety of fellow New Yorkers in our subway system.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Bit, Kicked And Spit On Five NYPD Officers ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“Attacking police officers is unequivocally intolerable and unacceptable. Officers at the scene of this incident were already dealing with a chaotic situation where thousands were arrested, and then had to experience the despicable actions by this defendant. I thank the members of the NYPD who do so much to keep New Yorkers safe, and we will continue to pursue accountability against those who attempt to harm our officers in uniform,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Unprovoked, Fatal Subway Shoving In East Harlem ![Click For More](https://manhattanda.org/wp-content/themes/dany/img/long-4.svg)
“As alleged, Carlton McPherson tragically took Jason Volz’s life in a vicious and completely unprovoked act of violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Volz was a father and native New Yorker, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones in their ongoing grief. I thank the prosecutors for their hard work in securing this indictment and we will continue to do all we can to hold people accountable who threaten the safety of fellow New Yorkers in our subway system.”
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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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