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October 2, 2025 | Patch

Man Sentenced For Unprovoked Attacks At Midtown Deli, NYC Subway Station: DA Click For More

“Christopher Velarde committed vicious, unprovoked attacks against two complete strangers in the span of minutes,” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “Both victims were significantly injured by this violence, requiring hospitalization and extensive surgeries, in addition to emotional trauma. Manhattanites deserve to be safe both above and below ground, and I hope the resolution of this case provides a sense of justice to the victims and their loved ones.”

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October 2, 2025 | New York Post

Phony NYC broker showed apartments he didn’t own in $25K scam: prosecutors Click For More

Juan Valoy, 46, used Facebook Marketplace and third-party referrals to wrangle the unsuspecting would-be renters, who only realized they had been scammed when they’d be met with excuses on their planned move-in dates, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.

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October 1, 2025 | Gay City News

Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband Click For More

Donald Zieben-Hood, who was arrested over the summer after his husband was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, was hit with a six-count indictment stemming from three alleged attacks on his late husband in 2025.

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October 1, 2025 | AMNY

Bronx man ran fake apartment scheme across NYC, stole $25K from tenants: DA Click For More

A Bronx man has been indicted for allegedly running a fraudulent apartment rental scheme that scammed $25,000 from three prospective tenants, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday.

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October 1, 2025 | NBC News

Model indicted on assault charges after husband was found dead in NYC home Click For More

A New York grand jury indicted a male model Wednesday, accusing him of attacking his husband, who was later found dead and stabbed in his New York apartment — but he has not been charged in his husband’s death.

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October 1, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Fitness model indicted — not for murder — after his husband is fatally stabbed in NYC home Click For More

The husband of an Instagram model and fitness trainer who was found dead in his bathroom was indicted Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his late spouse after breaking in to their Manhattan apartment, violating several protection orders, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced.


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“Whether on the dark web or on our city’s streets, we will root out criminal organizations who put our community’s health at risk.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of a man for operating a dark web drug trafficking ring:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Jamar Banks stands convicted of an extremely serious assault charge for stabbing a man with a dangerous weapon while onboard a subway car.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about this sentencing here:
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“The dismantling of this illegal drug trafficking operation highlights the ability of my office’s prosecutors and analysts to trace cryptocurrency and unmask those committing crimes on the dark web.” – D.A. Bragg. More on today's sentencing: