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February 27, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Child Sex Trafficking Case Click For More

“Sex trafficking evolves with technology, and traffickers increasingly rely on social media and anonymous messaging applications,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Matthew Halstead trafficked this child with the help of those tools, and further used them to share images of the child’s assault and attempt to recruit more children. I thank the young survivor for his bravery in participating in the criminal process, including speaking at today’s sentencing, which will help protect other vulnerable young people.”

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February 25, 2026 | News 12

Brooklyn man convicted in string of hate crime attacks in Lower Manhattan Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the conviction of a Brooklyn man who carried out a series of hate crime attacks in Lower Manhattan.

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February 25, 2026 | New York Post

Anti-white bigot convicted of sucker-punching TikTok influencer, berating Jewish couple in NYC hate crimes Click For More

An unhinged anti-white and anti-Jewish bigot who slugged a TikTok influencer in an infamous caught-on-video Manhattan attack was convicted on hate-crimes charges Wednesday and now faces up to 12 years in prison.

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February 25, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Man, 40, convicted of racist attacks and stalking in Manhattan Click For More

A political gadfly accused in a series of racist attacks, including punching TikTok influencer Halley Kate McGookin in the face, and for stalking a Jewish couple in Manhattan has been found guilty by a judge, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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February 25, 2026 | AP

NYC man who randomly punched TikTok influencer convicted for that assault and other attacks Click For More

NEW YORK — A man who randomly punched a woman walking down a Manhattan street nearly two years ago has been convicted of hate crime charges for that assault and several others.

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February 25, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Conviction Of Skiboky Stora For Multiple Hate Crime Incidents Click For More

“A judge has convicted Skiboky Stora for a disturbing series of bias-driven attacks on unsuspecting New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The victims were met with both violence and vile rhetoric simply because of who they are. Hate crimes strike at the core of our city’s values and sense of safety, and I thank the hardworking prosecutors of our Hate Crimes Unit for presenting a rigorous case and securing this conviction.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy:
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“Roberto Guerrero possessed dangerous weapons that he manufactured himself in his Harlem apartment.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing for manufacturing and possessing ghost guns: