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January 16, 2026 | Gothamist

Driver in Lower East Side July 4 crash that killed 4 is sentenced to 24 years to life Click For More

The New Jersey man who drove drunk and killed four people with his pickup truck at a Fourth of July barbecue in a Manhattan park in 2024 will serve more than two decades behind bars, prosecutors said Friday.

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January 16, 2026 | NY1

N.J. driver sentenced to 24 years to life for deadly Fourth of July crash Click For More

A New Jersey man was sentenced Friday to 24 years to life in prison for driving drunk and crashing into a crowd of people celebrating the Fourth of July on the Lower East Side in 2024, killing four and injuring seven others, prosecutors said.

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January 16, 2026 | ABC7

Man who drove drunk into Lower East Side crowd of July 4, killing 4, gets 24-years to life Click For More

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Daniel Hyden was sentenced on Friday to 24-years to life behind bars after killing four people by driving his pickup truck into a crowd celebrating July 4, 2024 in a Lower East Side park.

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January 16, 2026 | Pix11

Man sentenced for deadly July 4th drunk driving crash that killed 4 Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A man who crashed into a crowd of people and killed four on July 4th has been sentenced to 24 years-to-life in prison for the drunk driving incident, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Friday.

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January 16, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Click For More

“Daniel Hyden has been sentenced to 24 years-to-life in state prison for murdering four New Yorkers and severely injuring seven others as they were enjoying an annual Fourth of July barbecue. Ana Morel, Lucile Pinkney, Herman Pinkney and Emily Ruiz went to the celebration not knowing that Daniel Hyden would end their lives that day with his pickup truck,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While this prison sentence will not reverse the fatalities, injuries, and trauma, I hope this sentencing brings a measure of comfort for those who were impacted by this mass casualty event. If you are intoxicated, do not get behind the wheel – it risks the lives of others, and you will be prosecuted.”

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January 16, 2026 | NY1

Manhattan DA calls for new law to fight cryptocurrency crime Click For More

The Manhattan district attorney is calling on state lawmakers to pass the CRYPTO Act, which would criminalize businesses exchanging, transmitting or trading cryptocurrency without a virtual currency license.


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
Earlier this week D.A. Bragg stopped by @columbialawschool to connect with students and highlight the work of our office. Watch here to learn more about their experience!
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
In Manhattan, major crime is down in nearly every category compared to last year. And so far this year Manhattan had ZERO homicides, a first since 2018!

Murders and shootings continue to decline to pre-pandemic levels. There is always more work to do, but along with our partners at the NYPD we are continuing our efforts to reduce gun violence and keep our borough safe.
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“That work really is a complement to our traditional enforcement work.” – D.A. Bragg. Listen to @danwiig1 @nycountylawyers Amicus Curiae podcast for more on our investments in mental health and use of problem-solving courts.
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