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March 6, 2025 | AMNY

‘Village Interagency Task Force’ aims to tackle drug use, homelessness at Washington Square Park and nearby blocks Click For More

Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg unveiled the newly formed “Village Interagency Task Force,” a bold initiative to tackle rampant drug use, homelessness and other societal woes in the Greenwich Village and West Village neighborhoods, including Washington Square Park.

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March 6, 2025 | New York Daily News

Harlem man guilty of torturing partner’s 10-year-old son, horrifically beating him to death Click For More

“Ryan Cato tortured 10-year-old Ayden Wolfe for months before beating him to death within an unimaginably horrific 24 hours. The evidence shown to the jury proved the utterly depraved nature of Ayden’s murder, including extensive internal and external injuries that no one, let alone a child, should suffer,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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March 6, 2025 | Times of Israel

Man charged with hate crimes for threats against New York synagogue Click For More

“Luis Ramirez allegedly made extremely disturbing and serious threats against Central Synagogue, and we have absolutely no tolerance for this conduct,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says in a statement. “He is now charged with significant terrorism and hate crimes charges and was remanded into custody. Any form of antisemitism is despicable, and I want Manhattan’s Jewish community to know we are remaining extremely vigilant.”

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March 6, 2025 | 1010Wins

Man, 46, indicted for posing as attorney, stealing $200K from clients: Manhattan DA Click For More

"As alleged, Sean Mescall posed as a fake attorney to take advantage of clients who relied on him for what they thought was legitimate legal assistance,” said D.A. Bragg. “The defendant allegedly exploited victims who entrusted him by stealing their hard-earned money for a wide range of supposed legal services. This is an ongoing investigation. Please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim."

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March 6, 2025 | Law360

Fake NY Lawyer Charged With Stealing $200K From Clients Click For More

"As alleged, Sean Mescall posed as a fake attorney to take advantage of clients who relied on him for what they thought was legitimate legal assistance," District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. said in a statement from the DA's office.

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March 6, 2025 | AP

New York City man convicted in beating death of 10-year-old boy in 2021 Click For More

Ryan Cato was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury that had been deliberating for about a day, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said. His trial in a Manhattan court had started in late January.


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