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May 8, 2024 | ABC 7 NY

New York City beauty and cosmetics store accused of selling stolen products Click For More

"Retail theft is a scourge that impacts our local businesses and jeopardizes the safety of employees and customers alike. We must use every tool in our toolbox to address the root causes of retail theft, and a critical piece of that is upstream, proactive investigations into those who stand to profit. In addition to disrupting fencing networks, we will continue to target the small number of recidivists who are driving a significant amount of retail theft and ensure appropriate accountability," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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May 8, 2024 | New York Post

NYC cosmetics store that doubled as fencing operation busted with over $1M in stolen goods: DA Click For More

“Retail theft is a scourge that impacts our local businesses and jeopardizes the safety of employees and customers alike,” Bragg said in the statement.

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May 8, 2024 | New York Daily News

Manhattan beauty supply store owners accused of peddling $1M worth of stolen goods Click For More

“We must use every tool in our toolbox to address the root causes of retail theft, and a critical piece of that is upstream, proactive investigations into those who stand to profit,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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May 8, 2024 | New York Daily News

Serial Manhattan homeless stabber sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal spree Click For More

“While today’s sentence will not bring back an innocent life lost and cannot undo the pain two New Yorkers face, I hope it provides a sense of comfort and closure,” Manhattan District Attorney Bragg said in a statement.

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May 8, 2024 | New York Times

Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Stabbings of 3 Homeless Men in Manhattan Click For More

“New Yorkers who face the painful and difficult experience of being unhoused shouldn’t have to simultaneously fear for their safety,” Mr. Bragg said in a statement on Wednesday.

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May 6, 2024 | Sing Tao

The worst landlord was formally prosecuted for forced eviction due to creating a harsh environment Click For More

New York City's "worst landlord" Daniel Ohebshalom has been indicted, accusing him of harassing rent-controlled tenants and evicting them from their apartments as unlivable conditions so he could sell the properties for money, prosecutors said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
“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 here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
“Benvontay Fogler used his positions at schools and camps to abuse numerous children over the course of more than four years.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing for paying children to send him nude photos and videos here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
When Manhattan workers are taken advantage of by unscrupulous employers, we are fiercely committed to making them whole. Today we were proud to give back over $32,000 in stolen wages to 18 workers at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria thanks to the hard work of our Worker Protection Unit. All workers deserve to be fairly compensated for the labor they provide. We encourage anyone whose wages have been stolen to call our Worker Protection Unit by calling or messaging (646) 712-0298.