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January 21, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Shooting Outside Of Midtown Restaurant Click For More

“As alleged, Frederick Green fired two shots outside of a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, nearly turning a physical altercation into a fatal one,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Gun violence has no place in Manhattan. My thoughts are with the victim who continues to heal from this near-fatal shooting.”

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January 20, 2026 | USA TODAY

Driver who crashed into July Fourth crowd in NYC gets 24 years to life Click For More

A man who killed four people and injured seven after he drove into a crowd of people at a Fourth of July celebration while intoxicated has been sentenced to 24 years to life in state prison.

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January 20, 2026

Statement From Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the Sentencing of Jerona Smith Click For More

“Older New Yorkers trusted Jerona Smith to deliver quality care as a home health aide. Instead, she used her access to steal their hard-earned money,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Jerona Smith was sentenced to incarceration for preying on the perceived vulnerability of her clients. If you or someone you know is above the age of 60 and may be a victim of a crime, please call our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov.”

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January 19, 2026 | Times Union

Efforts mount to block 3D printers from making guns used in crimes Click For More

Hochul was joined at the event by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who she credited with helping come up with the idea for further regulation against ghost guns.

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January 19, 2026 | Chelsea News

Bragg Announces Indictment of MTA Contractor for Wage Theft Click For More

A contractor on the Second Ave. subway was allegedly shaking down workers, illegally demanding a 22 percent kickback from their wages.

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January 19, 2026 | Chelsea News

Corlears Hook Park Car Crash Killer, Daniel Hyden, Sentenced Click For More

“Daniel Hyden has been sentenced to 24-years-to-life in state prison for murdering four New Yorkers and severely injuring seven others as they were enjoying an annual Fourth of July barbecue. Ana Morel, Lucile Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, and Emily Ruiz went to the celebration not knowing that Daniel Hyden would end their lives that day with his pickup truck,” said DA Bragg.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office20 hours ago
“Santiago Ajsac Sirin was a hardworking delivery man in Manhattan before these defendants cut his life short by brutally attacking him.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch on @news12 to learn more about this indictment.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Aljo Mrkulic brutally murdered Christoper Rodriguez, who kindly opened his home to him during a time of need during a vulnerable moment for our city.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing to 39 years-to-life in prison: https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/04/queens-man-gets-39-years-killing-lover-fatal-manhattan-arson-attack/
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Watch here as Courtney Razner, Deputy Chief of our Human Trafficking Unit, and Melissa Martinez, our Human Trafficking Clinical Director, discuss the realities of human trafficking in NYC and how our office supports survivors.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office