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July 17, 2023 | Libya Observer

US returns two looted antiquities to Libya Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced Friday the return of two antiquities collectively valued at $1.26 million to the people of Libya, saying in a statement that the pieces, “Marble Face of a Ptolemaic Queen” and “Female Bust,” were looted from the ancient city of Cyrene and smuggled by convicted British art trafficker Robin Symes, who served as the front man for multiple smuggling networks selling looted antiquities to high-end European and American buyers.

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July 14, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Return of Two Antiquities To The People of Libya Click For More

“It is shameful that these beautiful pieces were stored away for decades by a convicted trafficker. Cyrene has faced significant looting, but thanks to the work of our Antiquities Trafficking Unit and partners at Homeland Security, we have now returned several pieces from this ancient city back to the people of Libya. We continue to have ongoing investigations into stolen Libyan artifacts and look forward to more repatriation ceremonies in the future,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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July 12, 2023 | Fox 5 News

City under siege: Crime perception vs. reality Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says, "I live here, I'm raising my family here, so we have a lot more work to do." FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers spoke one on one with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in Harlem. He's referring to the latest NYPD statistics that show shooting incidents down 24.7%, in the first six months of this year and murders down by 3%. Robberies burglaries and shoplifting also declined. He told Lisa one reason is daily communication between prosecutors and law enforcement partners.

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July 11, 2023

D.A. Bragg, NYCHA, NYPD, Residents and Community Members Celebrate Opening Of Newly Renovated Basketball Court At Polo Grounds Click For More

“By investing in public spaces for Manhattan residents – particularly young New Yorkers – we strengthen our communities and help keep each other safe,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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July 11, 2023 | Patch

Trio Indicted In Delivery Man Disguise East Harlem Murder Plot: DA Click For More

A trio of men accused of planning the murder of a man in East Harlem that included one of them wearing a wig and dressing up as a delivery man were recently indicted on a variety of charges, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced.

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July 8, 2023 | New York Times

Six Charged With Organizing Illegal Donations to Adams’s 2021 Campaign Click For More

A retired inspector who worked and socialized with Mayor Eric Adams when they were both members of the New York Police Department was charged on Friday with conspiring with four construction executives and a bookkeeper to funnel illegal donations to Mr. Adams’s 2021 campaign.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office11 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.