Media Coverage
Manhattan district attorney works to curb interstate gun trafficking: ‘It’s a national issue’ 
Alvin Bragg was appointed co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and sets sights on addressing flow of guns
Wannabe NYC killer sentenced after judge shoots down scheme to stay out of jail using sex tapes with juror
Avery Dunning, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Daniel Conviser on charges including attempted murder and assault for shooting his neighbor Jemina Garay.
NYPD makes major investment in battling domestic violence, assigning 450 cops to specialized unit
“As one of the most common crimes in New York and in the nation, intimate-partner and domestic violence demands innovative, comprehensive solutions,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “Centralizing domestic violence arrests and investigations and supporting the development of expert personnel will help keep survivors’ safe and ensure more offenders are held accountable.”
Woman Charged in Stabbing of Greyhound Employee at Port Authority
“As alleged, Angelle Thompson viciously stabbed a hardworking employee who was just doing her job,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in announcing the indictment. “We will not tolerate acts of violence committed against workers and commuters who use Manhattan’s transit hubs. I wish the victim a full recovery as she continues to heal from this horrific attack.”
Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US
In New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has pressed printer manufacturers and online platforms to take down gun designs and add safeguards against misuse. His office recently asked YouTube to remove a tutorial on printing a gun that a suspect said he found while watching a Call of Duty demonstration.
$1.6M Harlem brownstone fraud, Solny cases show housing scams targeting Black New Yorkers
An apparent swindle centering on ownership of a home in Harlem has resulted in charges against three people who allegedly stole a property deed from an individual who owned the house for nearly 40 years. Last week, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced indictments in a deed theft and mortgage fraud case that revolved around a Harlem brownstone. The defendants — Angela Jazmin Ramos Malpica, 35; Yuan Kuei Li, 41; and Abdur Rahman, 34 — are accused of taking possession of a property they did not own. They allegedly targeted the family of Okryun Marrero, who had purchased the multifamily home at 267 West 131st Street in 1986.
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