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February 6, 2025 | NY1

Suspect in random attacks on women in Manhattan indicted on hate crime charges Click For More

Daquan Armstead, 32, is charged with three counts of third-degree assault as a hate crime, two counts of third-degree attempted assault as a hate crime and seven counts of second-degree aggravated harassment, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

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February 6, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Homeless man’s subway stab spree triggered by stolen blanket: Prosecutors Click For More

A homeless man accused of the brutal stabbings of two victims in separate subway attacks — including an off-duty MTA subway cleaner — spiraled out of control after the first victim stole his blanket and used it to sleep on the train, prosecutors said Thursday.

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February 6, 2025 | 1010Wins

Man indicted for 2024 string of random ‘misogynistic attacks’ across Manhattan: DA Click For More

Daquan Armstead, of the Bronx, is charged with three counts of assault in the third degree as a hate crime, two counts of attempted assault in the third degree as a hate crime, and aggravated harassment.

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February 6, 2025 | S.I. Live

Brooklyn man indicted in alleged New Year’s Day stabbing of fellow subway rider Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced an indictment Thursday against a man who allegedly stabbed a fellow subway rider at the 14th Street station in Manhattan on New Year’s Day.

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February 6, 2025 | 1010Wins

Man indicted in Chelsea subway stabbing over stolen blanket Click For More

Jamar Banks, 52, was charged with assault and attempted assault, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr.

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February 6, 2025 | AMNY

Manhattan subway stabbing stemmed from fight between homeless men over blanket: DA Click For More

Citing on-the-record statements, law enforcement sources said 52-year-old Jamar Banks was sleeping aboard a uptown-bound 2 train alongside his suitcase around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 when the victim, a 32-year-old man, allegedly swiped the suitcase, dragged it to an adjacent car, and pulled out a blanket he then used to cover himself to sleep on a train seat.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
Watch here on Spectrum News NY1 to learn more about the hate crime indictment of a man for attacking seven women in a series of unprovoked, anti-female assaults across Manhattan.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“Violence in our subway system will not be tolerated, and we will continue to prosecute those who harm straphangers.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this indictment for a New Year’s Day stabbing here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Violence in our subway system will not be tolerated, and we will continue to prosecute those who harm straphangers.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for a New Year’s Day subway slashing here: