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April 14, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sex Trafficking Indictment Of Matthew “Mister” Richardson Click For More

“As alleged, Matthew Richardson trafficked a woman by using threats and violence, and hanging a supposed debt over her head,” said Distrct Attorney Bragg. “Far from helping her, as he claimed, he coerced her to continue to repay him and demanded she hand over nearly all of the money she took in. This investigation is ongoing; I urge anyone with information to call our Human Trafficking Unit at 212-335-3400.”

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April 14, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Including Full Restitution To Food Delivery Workers In Fraudulent Investment Scheme Click For More

“Food delivery workers trusted Mauricio Sevilla to invest their hard-earned money into a new food delivery company, only to learn that their money was stolen and the company was never created,” said District Attorney Bragg. “With today’s guilty plea, these New Yorkers will get their hard-earned money back. If you have been scammed, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”

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April 10, 2026 | Gothamist

Manhattan DA Bragg urges Meta to help stop immigration scams on Facebook, WhatsApp Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is urging Mark Zuckerberg to help stop immigration scams from proliferating on Meta’s platforms, marking the second time in recent weeks that a New York City prosecutor has sought to hold a social media company accountable for residents’ safety.

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April 10, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

DA Bragg demands Facebook block scammers from targeting vulnerable migrants Click For More

Undocumented New Yorkers are being targeted on Facebook and other online platforms by scammers masquerading as pro bono immigration services, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Friday in a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

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April 10, 2026 | NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Collaboration Across Offices, Impact on Legislative Priorities Are Hallmarks of Manhattan DA’s Appeals Division Click For More

On Jan. 6, 2026, senior appellate counsel Dana Poole walked into the New York Court of Appeals for an argument over whether the same definition of “impairment” should be applied in cases involving drunk or drugged driving under state vehicle and traffic laws.

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April 10, 2026 | ABC

Facebook, WhatsApp should remove accounts that defraud users, Manhattan DA says Click For More

Meta is failing to remove imposter accounts from its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms that "have led to tens of thousands of dollars of fraudulent transfers" in a growing scam across the country, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 months ago
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: