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Ex-tenant accused of violently mugging 99-year-old NYC landlord who died of stroke faces felony charges 
The disgruntled ex-tenant accused of violently robbing a 99-year-old Upper Manhattan landlord – who died of a stroke in the aftermath of the $20,000 heist – was shipped back to the city Friday to face felony charges as the victim’s grandson slammed him as a “coward.”
PROPOSED LAW COULD STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW YORK CITY RENT-REGULATED TENANTS
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined state lawmakers on Thursday to announce a bill that aims to create tougher penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants.
Pier 84 Killer Pleads Guilty — Bronx Man Admits to Unprovoked Stabbing of Hugo Morales
“Today, Luis Gil is facing accountability for fatally stabbing 33-year-old Hugo Morales in an unprovoked attack on Pier 84,” said District Attorney Alvin Bragg in announcing the plea. “Mr. Morales immigrated to America with the hopes of earning enough money to eventually build his mother a house in Guatemala. My thoughts are with Mr Morales’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his tragic loss.”
NYC landlords could face felony for harassing tenants, Manhattan DA says
Under a new bill, landlords could be charged with a class D felony for aggravated harassment of a rent-regulated tenant.
Lawmakers and DA announce bill to upgrade tenant harassment penalties
Lawmakers and the Manhattan district attorney’s office on Thursday announced a new bill upgrading criminal penalties for tenant harassment.
NYC landlords who harass tenants could get 7 years in prison under DA Bragg-backed bill
New York City landlords who make life hell for their rent-regulated tenants could spend up to seven years behind bars if a new bill co-sponsored by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg becomes law.
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