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July 29, 2025 | Pix11

Man jailed 18 years for throwing girlfriend into oncoming train in Manhattan: DA Click For More

A man found guilty of throwing his girlfriend into an oncoming train at the Fulton Street station in March 2024 has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., announced Tuesday.

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July 29, 2025 | Gothamist

Man sentenced to 18 years in prison after pushing girlfriend in front of NYC subway, DA says Click For More

A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to shoving his 29-year-old girlfriend in front of an oncoming train at a Lower Manhattan subway station last year, authorities said.

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July 29, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Christian Valdez For Throwing Girlfriend Into Oncoming Train In Lower Manhattan Click For More

“Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice.”  

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July 28, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea in SoHo Apartment Building Rape Click For More

“A young woman was walking into her SoHo apartment building when Ellow Williams followed her inside, strangled her until she appeared to lose consciousness, and raped her. He will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for this brutal and terrifying attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Special Victims Division has the resources to support survivors of sexual assault and ensure accountability for those who commit these crimes - please call us at 212-335-9373.”

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July 25, 2025 | Patch

Suspect Indicted After Double Stabbing At NYC Subway Station: DA Click For More

NEW YORK CITY — A 30-year-old man has been indicted on charges after stabbing two men inside Grand Central-42nd Street subway station last month, prosecutors announced on Friday.

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July 24, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Unprovoked Stabbings At Grand Central Station Click For More

“As alleged, Gavin Ferguson viciously stabbed two commuters in an unprovoked attack during their morning commute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack, which significantly injured both riders, took place onboard a crowded train, which potentially threatened the safety of surrounding subway riders. Acts of violence within our transit system will not be tolerated and I wish the victims a swift recovery.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office17 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: