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May 6, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Kamal Semrade For Subway Shoving On The Upper East Side Click For More

“Kamal Semarde violently pushed a woman into a moving train, uprooting her life and leaving her with catastrophic, permanent injuries, including paralysis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform. While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice as the victim continues her recovery and works to rebuild her life.”

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May 1, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Of Midtown Restaurant For Stealing $35k From Workers Click For More

“Hard working New Yorkers allegedly had their wages stolen by their employers at La Macarena Restaurant & Sport Bar, who used the money to fund Gallon’s lavish lifestyle. Manhattanites deserve to be paid for their work, and my Office will ensure accountability for bosses who take advantage of their employees,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation – please call our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298 if you may be a victim.”

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April 30, 2026 | New York Post

Hit-and-run Mercedes driver who allegedly killed motorist on NYC highway in 2021 is arrested: cops Click For More

Jay Taveras, 27, was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in the early-morning crash that killed Thomas Dunlea, 58, in late December of 2021, according to authorities.

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April 30, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYC Trinitarios ex-con arrested for manslaughter for 2021 West Side Highway Mercedes hit-run Click For More

In a statement, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, “The defendant’s alleged out-of-control driving caused a horrific tragedy. Furthermore, we allege that the defendant then flees the scene, leaving the victim to die without ever alerting law enforcement. I am grateful to the dogged work of our prosecutors for building this case and pursuing accountability.”

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April 28, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces The Return Of More Than 650 Antiquities To The People Of India Click For More

“The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today,” said District Attorney Bragg. “There is unfortunately more work to be done to return stolen artifacts back to India, and I thank our team for their persistent efforts.”

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April 28, 2026 | New York Law Journal

New York Legislature Approves Evidence Law Update To Ease Authentication of Business Records Click For More

"This bill," Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr. said in a statement to the Law Journal and law.com Tuesday, "will have a meaningful, tangible impact on the work of prosecutors across the state by improving efficiency and lowering administrative costs."


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“Deed theft is one of the key areas of focus for our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about an alleged deed theft conspiracy that was “a veritable assembly line of fraud:
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“Eighteen individuals went to extreme lengths to exploit a grieving family by allegedly conspiring to sell the family’s brownstone without their permission and fraudulently obtain a mortgage for profit.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here for more on this deed fraud indictment.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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“Over multiple weeks, a jury heard the overwhelming evidence of Isaac Argro’s horrific crime, and found him guilty of murder within two hours of deliberations.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more on this murder conviction: