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Vet Tech Found Guilty In 2018 UWS Neighbor Slay: DA 
“Ms. Johnston’s heinous and calculated actions reflected a blatant disregard for Ms. Trott’s life, as she left her body to decompose for nearly four days after the stabbing," Bragg said. "I hope the accountability delivered by today’s guilty verdict can provide comfort to Ms. Trott’s loved ones, who continue to heal from the deep trauma her death has caused."
Man responsible for double hit-and-run in Inwood that killed two Hispanic men sentenced
“Leandro Díaz-Ramirez's reckless driving caused the tragic deaths of two pedestrians,” said District Attorney Bragg. "Leandro Díaz-Ramírez appropriately received the maximum sentence for second-degree murder, but nothing can bring back Joel Adames and David Fernández, whose lives were cut short. We cannot allow this type of speeding to become normalized due to the serious consequences for public safety, and my Office will continue to hold accountable drivers who harm pedestrians."
Neighbor found guilty in ‘gruesome’ 2018 stabbing of UWS woman: DA
“Ms. Johnston’s heinous and calculated actions reflected a blatant disregard for Ms. Trott’s life, as she left her body to decompose for nearly four days after the stabbing,” Bragg said.
Woman guilty of stabbing 70-year-old neighbor to death, leaving body to rot in apartment
A Manhattan jury found a woman guilty of the 2018 grisly killing of her 70-year-old neighbor on the Upper West Side, prosecutors said Monday.
Speeding driver who killed 2 pedestrians in Inwood crash sentenced
A 29-year-old man was sentenced for speeding through a red light in Inwood and causing a crash that killed two pedestrians in August 2022, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced Friday.
Driver sentenced in NYC crash that killed salsa star and Cardi B friend
A New York City man who caused a crash that killed two pedestrians, including a salsa star and a friend of rapper Cardi B, was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison Friday, the Manhattan district attorney said.
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Yesterday an NYC pedicab driver pleaded guilty for attempting to bribe a city inspector for 15 pedicab registration plates. “His actions undermined the licensing process that exists to keep New Yorkers & tourists safe.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more here:
Last night, we welcomed our High School Interns & their families for orientation as they begin their 5-week internship program. This summer, students will attend presentations, participate in mock trials, & work on policy proposals as they learn about the criminal justice system.
3Today we announced the sentencing of William Smith to 25 years-to-life in prison for murdering Marcus Guerrerio at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter in 2016. Learn more here:
“Carl Phanor’s violent attacks did much more than cause physical harm, as many of the survivors continue to suffer deep emotional and psychological scars.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing to 25 years-to-life for a series of sexual assaults:
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