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July 18, 2025 | New York Daily News

Serial rapist, 79, gets 32 years to life for brutal sexual assault of woman, 81, in NYC Click For More

A serial predator will most likely never walk free again after receiving what amounts to an effective life sentence this week for sexually assaulting and strangling an 81-year-old woman in her Manhattan apartment two years ago, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

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July 18, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Esteban Esonoasue For Christmas Day Attacks At Grand Central Terminal Click For More

“Esteban Esonoasue will serve a very significant prison term for attacking three victims, including two teenagers, at Grand Central Terminal,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts remain with the victims and their loved ones, who continue to navigate the psychological and emotional effects from this horrific attack. New Yorkers, commuters and tourists rely on the transit system daily and deserve to be safe when they travel, and we will hold those accountable who commit acts these of violence.”

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July 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencings For Ring That Laundered $1.2 Million “Bazooka” Check Click For More

“This ring laundered more than $1.2 million through New York’s banks and financial services using checks for personal and corporate accounts, cashiers’ checks, and large cash withdrawals,” said District Attorney Bragg. “From ‘renovations’ to ‘packaging preorder,’ the memo line of check after check was a farce. I thank our dedicated prosecutors for their work on this case and urge New Yorkers to use secure electronic payment methods to prevent future check fraud.”

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July 16, 2025 | Pix11

Bronx man tied up 81-year-old woman after sexual assault, court documents say Click For More

A Bronx man who sexually assaulted an 81-year-old woman over the course of an hour has been sentenced to 32 years to life behind bars.

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July 16, 2025 | NBC New York

Man sentenced to 15 years for attacking 91-year old Click For More

A judge has sentenced Christian Torres to 15 years in prison, followed by 5 years of probation for the violent attempted robbery of a 91-year-old man. Torres was arrested in February of last year after attacking the elderly victim while he was walking on the Upper East Side.

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July 16, 2025 | New York Post

Career criminal sentenced for trying to rob 91-year-old cancer patient in violent NYC attack that left victim bedridden Click For More

A career criminal will spend the next 15 years behind bars for attempting to rob a 91-year-old cancer patient in a violent Upper East Side attack that left the bedridden victim believing “death would be better” than living with his agonizing injuries.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office20 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: