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July 2, 2025 | EV Grieve

Construction firm owner pleads guilty to wage theft over emergency repairs at 642 E. 14th St. Click For More

A construction company owner has pleaded guilty to stealing wages from engineers and laborers working on a city-funded emergency project and has repaid the workers in full, the Manhattan D.A.'s Office announced last week.

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July 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Secures Return Of $170k To Workers In Wage Theft Prosecution Click For More

“George Cole stole hard-earned wages from workers who put hours of dedicated labor into construction projects, using the stolen money to purchase lavish personal items. Now, this defendant will return wages to the very workers he stole from,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Every worker in Manhattan deserves to receive each dollar they make, and my office will continue to create accountability for those who jeopardize that. We were also proud to use our Stolen Wage Fund to make these workers whole. To report wage theft, please call or message our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298.” 

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July 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Extradition Of Man Charged With Rape, Drug Possession, Who Allegedly Fled To Dominican Republic Click For More

“As alleged, Francisco Caminero attempted to evade prosecution of multiple felonies, including rape, by fleeing to the Dominican Republic for years,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will never stop pursuing justice for survivors of crime and thank our law enforcement partners for helping ensure Caminero’s return to New York.” 

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June 30, 2025 | Patch

Man Charged, Attacked Pregnant Woman With Metal Pipe On NYC Street: DA Click For More

“Raquan El allegedly attacked a vulnerable New Yorker—an unsuspecting pregnant woman who was a complete stranger to him—in a brutal act of violence with a weapon,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “We will not tolerate New Yorkers being assaulted. I wish the victim a speedy recovery.”

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June 30, 2025 | AMNY

Man who allegedly beat pregnant woman with pipe in Manhattan grins at arraignment Click For More

According to court documents, a 35-year-old pregnant woman was walking along West 18th Street and 6th Avenue at just after 4 p.m. on May 6 when police say El allegedly attacked her with a metal pipe in an unprovoked attack. The brute bashed the victim over her head, sending her tumbling to the ground.

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June 30, 2025 | NY1

Support Act mandates treatment for the mentally ill charged with violent misdemeanors, but funding still an issue Click For More

“Someone throws a punch at someone, and they suffer some injury, but not significant injury,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg who pushed for the bill. “You know that, that case, if they were intending to cause you injury, would be in assault three. That’s a misdemeanor.”


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“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:
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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: