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NYPD inspector accused of sloppy coverup of DUI crash after boozy night at Midtown bar 
An NYPD inspector let his girlfriend get behind the wheel of his unmarked police SUV after a night out drinking – and then scrambled to cover up evidence that she got into a crash, prosecutors charged Thursday.
NYPD officer covered up drunk driving in department vehicle: DA
A high-ranking NYPD official tried to evade drunk driving charges in 2022 by getting a Manhattan bar to delete security camera footage after he downed a dozen drinks inside, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Indicts Right-Wing Extremist For Allegedly Selling Guns From Federal Prison
A man that sold guns and gun components to right-wing extremists via a Telegram group chat–from federal prison in Louisiana, no less–has been indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, after he allegedly sold weaponry to an undercover NYPD officer. One user of the chat reportedly committed the 2022 mass shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York, which specifically targeted Black victims.
Bronx man indicted for fatally stabbing ex-girlfriend outside her apartment
“As alleged, after waiting for hours outside of Shirley Rodriguez’s home, Tyquane Jemmott sprung from behind a car the moment she stepped outside and took her life in a flurry of stab wounds,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Shirley Rodriguez was beloved by her family, including her mother, father, and sister who so tragically had to hear this young woman’s final words as she succumbed to her injuries. My thoughts are with them as they continue to grieve her loss.”
Harlem Slasher Indicted After Knife Assault On 11-Year-Old Girl: DA
"As alleged, Shaquan Cummings slashed an 11-year-old child walking with her mother in the back of the head minutes after punching a woman in the face," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. "New Yorkers deserve to feel safe when walking through Manhattan and those who jeopardize their safety will be held accountable."
Texas man accused of selling illegal guns to undercover NYPD officers from prison
"The first were two autoseers," Bragg said. "One for an AR-15-style rifle and another for a Glock-style handgun. For those who may not know, autoseers are a rapid-fire modification device which can transform a semi-automatic firearm into a machine gun. Incredibly powerful devices."
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Spotlight on two of our major cryptocurrency prosecutions in today's @MiamiHerald with @OCCRP. Learn more about the prevalence of crypto ATMs & our Office’s industry-leading resources and expertise to hold bad actors accountable:
“Political violence in any form is abhorrent and unacceptable. I commend the Secret Service on their swift response and my thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump and his family.” - D.A. Bragg.
ICYMI: Along with @NYCMayor, we launched the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition bringing together government agencies, service providers and others to address public safety and quality-of-life issues in Midtown. Learn more here:
“Those who harm and threaten the safety of New Yorkers will be held accountable.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of a man for attacking a restaurant worker and slashing a man in the East Village in @TheVillageSun:
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