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July 15, 2025

Manhattan Ended The First Half Of 2025 With Drastic Decrease In Homicides And Massive Declines In Shootings Click For More

“Combatting gun violence remains a top priority for my office, and our comprehensive approach has led to a more than 40% decrease in both shootings and homicides so far this year. From aggressive enforcement to strategic partnerships and targeted community investments, we are doing the work to drive down cycles of gun violence and stem the flow of illegal firearms. I thank our prosecutors, law enforcement partners and community leaders for their continued efforts. By working together and using every tool at our disposal, we can achieve lasting public safety,” said District Attorney Bragg.  

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July 15, 2025 | AMNY

First on amNY: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts dramatic fall in shootings and homicides Click For More

The number of shootings and homicides in Manhattan has drastically fallen during the first half of 2025, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told amNewYork on Tuesday.

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July 10, 2025 | NY1

Two Harlem men exonerated 30 years after coerced confessions Click For More

“The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was able to conduct more advanced DNA testing than was available at the time, and the DNA of Mr. Collins and Mr. Boles was not found on the descendent,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told reporters Thursday.

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July 10, 2025 | ABC7

Murder convictions vacated for 2 men after spending decades behind bars Click For More

"We have two men who went to jail for decades for a conviction we no longer have confidence in, we also have an unsolved homicide," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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July 10, 2025 | New York Post

Duo exonerated in brutal 1994 NYC murder — after they wrongly served decades in prison: ‘Cannot undo the past’ Click For More

Two wrongly accused men were exonerated Thursday in a brutal 1994 murder in Harlem – after they both served decades behind bars.

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July 10, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Coerced into false murder confessions as teens, two NYC men are cleared decades later Click For More

Brian Boles and Charles Collins spent a combined 52 years behind bars for the murder of James Reid, an 85-year-old neighbor of Boles who was strangled to death in his Harlem apartment on Feb. 8, 1994.


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“The specter of incarceration and criminal penalties seemed to be a significant potential deterrent.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about how we are standing up for workers and going after bad bosses:
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ICYMI: D.A. Bragg joined the @brianlehrershow to discuss our office’s work cracking down on scams targeting immigrant New Yorkers, vacating an unjust murder conviction, and addressing gun violence.
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In the first four months of this year, murders in New York City were at their lowest levels in recorded history. Listen to D.A. Bragg and @brianlehrershow discuss our recent work driving down violent crime.
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