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January 9, 2022 | PIX

‘Status quo is not working’: Manhattan DA defends policy on not prosecuting some crimes

Newly sworn-in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released an internal policy memo this week outlining criminal offenses he will no longer prosecute, including fare beating, marijuana misdemeanors, resisting arrest, trespassing, and prostitution — as long as they do not accompany other felonies.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago

Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:

Matthew Bogdanos: TIME100 Art 2026

Find out why Matthew Bogdanos is on the list

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago

NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Therapist Remington Yhap For Raping Teenage Patient - Manhattan District Attorney's Office

“It is illegal for a therapist to engage in any sexual contact with a patient. Therapists are tasked with helping navigate difficult emotions and experiences, which can leave a patient – particularly a child – extremely vulnerable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Remington Yhap...

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago

“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: