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September 15, 2026 | Fox 5 New York

Manhattan DA seizes 12 deepfake porn websites in historic AI takedown Click For More

NEW YORK - The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it executed the largest-ever takedown of websites dedicated to creating illegal AI-generated pornography.

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September 15, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Zykil Adamson Sentenced For Shooting At Recording Studio Click For More

“Zykil Adamson has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for shooting a 26-year-old man in the head after an argument,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting. Combatting gun violence is our top priority, and those who use guns to endanger the lives of others will be held accountable.”

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September 14, 2026 | NBC New York

Manhattan DA seizes websites selling AI ‘deepfakes’ Click For More

The Manhattan DA’s office announced a huge takedown involving websites that use AI images and videos to exploit celebrities and potentially defraud customers. While the announcement involved only the shutting down of deepfake websites, the district attorney’s office said it was just the beginning, and had a warning for the individuals behind the AI deepfakes. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

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September 14, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Man For Murdering Teen On Lower East Side Click For More

“Jonathan Morales murdered Eliahs Brazoban in a brutal, premeditated attack on a Manhattan sidewalk,” said District Attorney Bragg. “It is particularly heartbreaking when our young people are victims of gun violence. Mr. Brazoban was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose bright future was tragically cut short. Behind every homicide is a person whose life mattered, and today’s guilty plea ensures accountability for this horrific shooting.”

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September 14, 2026 | AMNY

Manhattan DA seizes websites using AI to make deepfake porn videos of celebs Click For More

Twelve smutty websites containing deepfake pornographic images of celebrities made with artificial intelligence (AI) were shut down and seized through operations that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Monday.

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September 14, 2026 | GOTHAMIST

Manhattan DA seizes 12 deepfake porn sites, says many more are out there Click For More

Manhattan prosecutors seized the domains of 12 websites used to distribute and sell AI-generated “deepfake” pornography made from images of about 1,200 real people, District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Monday, while acknowledging that many more such sites are still operating.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 weeks 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:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 weeks 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 Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 weeks 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: