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April 27, 2026 | NY1

After 30 years, man cleared in Harlem murder Click For More

A ruling by a state Supreme Court judge on Monday cleared Harry Ruiz’s name, wiping away a murder conviction he carried for decades — even after walking out of prison in 2019.

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April 27, 2026 | AP

Judge tosses murder conviction for man who served 25 years, rebuking a ‘troubling’ prosecution Click For More

A Manhattan judge has tossed the murder conviction of a man who spent 25 years in prison after a review of his case revealed new evidence that may have been withheld by prosecutors, including thousands of dollars in payments made to the mother of their key eyewitness

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April 27, 2026 | Patch

Subway Slasher Convicted In Brutal Unprovoked Attack, DA Says Click For More

HELL'S KITCHEN, NY — A man who brutally attacked a stranger on a Midtown subway platform—stomping on his head and slashing him with a sharp object—has been convicted at trial, Manhattan prosecutors said.

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April 27, 2026

D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Unjust 1994 Homicide Conviction Click For More

“Harry Ruiz has always maintained his innocence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our thorough reinvestigation included dozens of witness interviews and in-depth document review, which uncovered new evidence that significantly undermines the case presented at trial in 1994. While Mr. Ruiz has already served 25 years in prison, his name deserves to be permanently cleared.”

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April 27, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man In Shooting Of Security Guard In Midtown Click For More

“As alleged, Shaqueal Parker committed a brazen shooting that left a dedicated security guard, who was doing his job protecting residents, with significant physical injuries,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack unfolded on a crowded Midtown street, putting countless New Yorkers at risk of being harmed. Thankfully, the shooting was nonfatal, and I wish the victim a full recovery as he continues to heal.”

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April 25, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Irate ex stalked, executed Harlem grandmother after she rebuffed his sexual advances: DA Click For More

A Harlem grandmother’s irate ex fatally shot her inside the bathroom of her daughter’s home where she’d fled after he beat and threatened to kill her for rebuffing his sexual advances, prosecutors allege in new information revealed about the horrific crime.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office21 hours ago
ICYMI: For the fifth consecutive summer, our office awarded a total of $300,000 to ten community-based organizations to fund youth gun violence prevention initiatives across Manhattan. Watch here to learn more!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office23 hours ago
“Every gun turned in reduces the risk of a potential act of violence or accidental shooting, and I encourage New Yorkers with firearms to turn them in on June 13.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about our upcoming gun buyback with NYPD:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Sandra Leung joined us today to close out APIDA Heritage Month. She shared her career journey and how she broke barriers as the first Asian American woman to serve as an Assistant DA in our office!