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August 1, 2025 | 1010Wins

NYC man gets to 75 years-to-life for kidnapping, raping and trafficking 3 women Click For More

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 75 years-to-life for kidnapping, raping, and trafficking three women, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Friday.

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August 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Violent Sex Trafficker Alex Jean Click For More

“Alex Jean’s trafficking operation was extraordinarily brutal, including a pattern of kidnappings and rapes that were intended to dehumanize these women,” said District Attorney Bragg. “But each was able to escape, and moreover, bravely came forward and testified in open court. I thank them for their inspiring courage, as well as every member of my office that helped put an end to Jean’s crimes.”

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July 31, 2025 | People

Man Sentenced for Shoving Girlfriend into N.Y.C. Subway, Causing Amputation of Both Legs Click For More

District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. called the attack a "life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system."

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July 31, 2025 | New York Times

3 Charged With Abusing Toddlers at Manhattan Branch of Child Care Giant Click For More

All three employees — Evelyn Vargas, Latia Townes and Shakia Henley — are charged with multiple counts of child endangerment, a misdemeanor, Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, said in a news release this week. Ms. Vargas, 47, is also charged with felony counts of assault, strangulation and attempted assault. Ms. Townes, 24, is charged with attempted assault as well.

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July 31, 2025 | Amsterdam News

Phoenix House, proven approach to mental health care, rises in Harlem Click For More

Harlem welcomed a city-funded peer clubhouse on 138th Street from provider Phoenix House on July 28 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. City Councilmember Yusef Salaam, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Assemblymember Jordan Wright helped with the honors. The site soft-launched on June 2 and membership currently is at around a dozen people.

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July 30, 2025 | I LOVE THE UPPER WEST SIDE

Bright Horizons Day Care Workers Indicted for Alleged Abuse of Toddlers at Columbus Circle Location Click For More

Three former employees of the Bright Horizons in Columbus Circle have now been indicted following a months-long investigation into alleged abuse of children under their care. The charges follow a February complaint to the city’s Health Department, which launched an immediate investigation and reported its findings to the Administration for Children’s Services. The school is located at 910 Eighth Avenue (between 58th and 59th streets) and is part of one of the largest daycare networks in the country.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office15 hours ago
“Hit-and-runs are incredibly serious matters, and we are committed to prosecuting this type of callous vehicular violence.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of Julio Cachago, for killing 76-year-old Yong Li in a fatal hit-and-run:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Last week, we welcomed students from Notre Dame Law’s Galilee Immersion Program, which introduces First-Year Law Students to the impact of public interest law. They met with our office’s Notre Dame Law School alumni before touring criminal court.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged stabbing in a Macy’s bathroom: