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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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Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 months ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 months ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: