Media Coverage
Best Friends Imprisoned After 1987 Times Square Murder Have Convictions Vacated: ‘Never Going to Stop Fighting’ 
Two best friends, who in 1987 were convicted of a murder in New York City they never committed and served more than 20 years in prison, had their convictions overturned this week.
UES Woman Accused Of Funding Terror With Cryptocurrency: DA
An Upper East Side woman stands accused of using cryptocurrency to launder funds for Syrian-based terror groups, according to the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Last of NYC hate-crime trio sentenced to 3 years in prison for 2021 antisemitic beating
“These defendants violently targeted and assaulted another individual simply because he is Jewish,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.
A Four-Decade Fight to Clear Their Names of Murder Ends in Exoneration
“Eric Smokes and David Warren lost decades of their life to an unjust conviction,” said Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, in a statement. “I am inspired by the unyielding advocacy of Mr. Smokes and Mr. Warren and hope that today’s decision can finally bring them a measure of comfort and justice.”
Brooklyn pals Eric Smokes and David Warren cleared of 1987 Times Square tourist murder
Smokes and Warren have long said that at the time Casse was attacked they were four blocks away, outside the Latin Quarter nightclub. Their friends backed up the alibi, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.
Three men indicted for stabbing fellow asylum seeker to death at Randall’s Island migrant shelter: DA
“As alleged, Dafren Canizalez was brutally killed in an attack by a group, who trapped and chased him until he collapsed,” Bragg said. “Everyone who comes into our city deserves to be safe, and we will continue to hold those who commit serious acts of violence accountable.”
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Yesterday, we welcomed speakers from @NYCSchools LGBTQIA+ Programs Unit for a conversation on being allies to LGBTQIA+ youth and supporting LGBTQIA+ victims and witnesses.
3"William Smith brutally murdered Marcus Guerrerio, a 59-year-old disabled man, by entering his private room at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and stabbing him repeatedly in his own bed.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about his sentencing via @1010WINS:
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.
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