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Man Indicted for Kidnapping, Rape and Sex Trafficking Young Woman Taken in Hell’s Kitchen 
A New York man has been indicted for kidnapping, rape and sex trafficking, following a harrowing incident involving an 18-year-old woman who was taken from outside Covenant House in Hell’s Kitchen in Spring 2021.
Woman indicted after striking 5, including 2 kids, in stolen car: Bragg
A 32-year-old woman was indicted Monday after prosecutors said she crashed a stolen car into five pedestrians, including two children, in March causing serious injuries. Sharon Godwin is charged with two counts of first-degree assault, seven counts of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. "Vehicular violence is a serious threat to the everyday safety of Manhattanites who are trying to walk, bike or drive as they go about their daily lives," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a statement Monday. "Everyone has a right to safe streets that are free from reckless and dangerous driving."
38th annual Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil held in NYC
We often hear about violent crimes in New York and the people affected by them. But long after the crimes leave the headlines, the family and friends of the victims are left to work through their pain and grief.
Rasheen Davis, 40, Sentenced To 50 Years-To-Life In State Prison
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the sentencing of Rasheen Davis, 40, to 50 years-to-life for attacking a woman from behind as she walked in Harlem, brutally beating her until she was unconscious, and attempting to rape her.
Bronx man sentenced for attacking woman in Harlem rape attempt
Rasheen Davis, 40, was found guilty of attempted murder, assault, robbery, and attempted rape on Feb. 28 in connection to the attack. He was sentenced to 50 years to life in a state prison on April 20.
NY judge calls attempted rape case ‘one of the most inhumane’ as serial convict gets 50 years to life
A Manhattan judge Thursday threw the book at a serial convict for a horrific attempted rape that left a woman unconscious and naked on a Harlem street — calling the attack “one of the most inhumane acts of violence” he’d seen before handing down the 50-years-to-life sentence.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office