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August 6, 2026 | Gay City News

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for hitting boy with belt in anti-gay attack in Manhattan Click For More

A 37-year-old Brooklyn man was indicted for allegedly hitting a 12-year-old boy with a belt in a disturbing homophobic attack on a playground in the Lower East Side earlier this year, prosecutors announced on Aug. 6.

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August 6, 2026 | Advocate

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg brings another antigay hate crime case after beating of 12-year-old boy Click For More

A New York City man has been indicted on hate crime charges after prosecutors say he attacked a 12-year-old boy with a belt while repeatedly calling him gay at a Lower East Side playground.

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August 6, 2026 | Gothamist

Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting 12-year-old with a belt Click For More

A Brooklyn man has been indicted on hate crime charges after allegedly hitting a 12-year-old boy with a belt and calling him “gay” at a Lower East Side playground earlier this year.

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August 6, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted On Hate Crime Charges In Anti-Gay Attack On Child On Lower East Side Click For More

“Hate crimes undermine the values of dignity, safety and inclusion that define our city,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kevin Maxwell violently attacked an innocent and vulnerable child – a stranger – while directing hateful language at him. Every child deserves to feel safe in our parks and other shared spaces, and we are dedicated to protecting New Yorkers by using every tool available to hold those who commit bias-motivated attacks accountable.”

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August 5, 2026 | Pix11

Man murders boss at NYC jewelry store on Valentine’s Day using zip ties: court docs Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A man is expected to spend the rest of his life behind bars after choking his boss to death with zip ties, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday.

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August 5, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Fatally Choked His Boss With Zip Ties Click For More

“The defendant went to great lengths to avoid accountability for this brutal murder,” said District Attorney Bragg. “His actions have caused Mr. Gholian’s family and loved ones lasting emotional damage, and I join with them in mourning their loss. It is never too late to pursue accountability for murder victims,  and I thank our team for bringing this matter to its conclusion.” 


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 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:
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 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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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 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: