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May 21, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Man who slashed 2 in subway on Christmas Eve at Grand Central gets 8 years Click For More

Jason Sargeant, 29, received the promised sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to first-degree assault on April 16, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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May 21, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crime Indictment Of Man In Homophobic Attack At West Harlem Station Click For More

“New Yorkers deserve to be safe using our transit system without fear of violence, discrimination or harassment,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Tavaughn Thompson targeted a stranger because of their perceived sexual orientation in an unprovoked, bias-motivated attack. Our Hate Crimes Unit is committed to protecting the safety and dignity of Manhattanites by holding accountable those responsible for these harmful acts, and I urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime to report by calling 212-335-3100.”

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May 21, 2026

Statement From D.A. Bragg On The Sentencing of Jason Sargeant Click For More

“Jason Sargeant committed a brutal attack without provocation at Grand Central on Christmas Eve,” said District Attorney Bragg. “No New Yorker should fear for their safety while using New York’s subways. I hope today’s prison sentence can give the victims a sense of closure as they continue to heal.”

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May 20, 2026 | Wes Side Rag

Former Super Found Guilty in Upper West Side Home Invasion Murder of Maria Hernandez Click For More

On a mild winter Wednesday evening in January 2023, 74-year-old Upper West Sider Maria Hernandez returned to her home on West 83rd Street after attending a matinee performance of “Funny Girl” with her sister, using tickets provided by a nearby senior center.

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May 19, 2026 | Pix11

Bronx man threatened to deport women he sexually assaulted: court documents Click For More

A Bronx man will spend 15 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting multiple women — all immigrants who did not speak English, according to court documents obtained from the Manhattan District Attorney.

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May 19, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Agustin Diaz Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Series Of Sexual Assaults Click For More

“Agustin Diaz engaged in a predatory cycle of targeting Spanish-speaking women who needed jobs, and then sexually assaulting them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Again and again, he repeated this pattern, zeroing in on survivors who were new to the United States and thought he could provide them with gainful employment. I thank the survivors for their bravery, including speaking at today’s sentencing, and urge anyone else who has been sexually assaulted to contact our office at 212-335-9793.”


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“Deed theft is one of the key areas of focus for our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about an alleged deed theft conspiracy that was “a veritable assembly line of fraud:
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“Eighteen individuals went to extreme lengths to exploit a grieving family by allegedly conspiring to sell the family’s brownstone without their permission and fraudulently obtain a mortgage for profit.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here for more on this deed fraud indictment.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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“Over multiple weeks, a jury heard the overwhelming evidence of Isaac Argro’s horrific crime, and found him guilty of murder within two hours of deliberations.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on this murder conviction: