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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Luxury Apartment Rental Scam 
“As alleged, Adam Chatwin posed as a landlord to scam four people who were searching for housing. Those who take advantage of the competitive housing market to steal hard-earned money from prospective renters will be prosecuted,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of a rental scam, I urge you to contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300, or email danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences In 2023 Gunpoint Robbery Murder 
“Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston have been held accountable for murdering Alonza Georgia in a brutal act of gun violence driven by greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Gun violence devastates families and causes deep and profound trauma in our communities. I hope the resolution of this case offers Mr. Georgia’s family members, who remain devastated at such an insurmountable loss, a step toward the peace and healing they deserve.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Scheme That Stole $250k From Older Adults And Medical Student 
“Four older adults and a medical student trusted Mr. Girodes to reduce their tax bills in an ethical and legal manner. This defendant allegedly broke that trust to steal $250,000 for his personal use,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation is ongoing, and there is reason to believe there are additional victims. If you are a victim, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
Man Who Shot, Paralyzed NYC Neighbor Gets Sentenced, Prosecutor Says 
EAST HARLEM, NY — A 37-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for shooting his East Harlem neighbor after she reported him to police for suspected domestic violence, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
East Harlem Attempted Murderer Sentenced—Despite Sex Tapes with Juror 
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the sentencing of Avery Dunning, 37, to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 41-year-old woman, who was his neighbor, after she and her husband confronted Dunning about allegedly committing acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend in East Harlem in February 2023.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Assault That Injured Police Officers And 77-Year-Old Woman 
“A 77-year-old woman was walking to urgent care when, as the indictment charged, Marvin White attacked her without provocation, before assaulting the responding officers. This defendant is now facing prison time for his deeply disturbing actions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older adults and police officers very seriously and will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to keep our streets safe.”
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