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August 4, 2025 | Gothamist

Manhattan prosecutors are learning to do more accurate witness and suspect interviews Click For More

Prosecutors and investigators in Manhattan are learning a new way to interview suspects, witnesses and victims that aims to be more ethical and accurate than traditional interrogations.

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August 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Man Who Raped Two Women He Threatened With Boxcutter Click For More

“Keanu Martinez violently raped a woman and a teenager who he targeted for their perceived vulnerabilities. But these survivors were stronger than he could have imagined, and took the stand to testify to his horrific crimes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank my office’s prosecutors and everyone who worked on this trial for securing accountability for these crimes. Most of all, I thank the survivors for their bravery in sharing what happened both at the trial and at today’s sentencing.”

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August 1, 2025 | 1010Wins

NYC man gets to 75 years-to-life for kidnapping, raping and trafficking 3 women Click For More

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 75 years-to-life for kidnapping, raping, and trafficking three women, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Friday.

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August 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Violent Sex Trafficker Alex Jean Click For More

“Alex Jean’s trafficking operation was extraordinarily brutal, including a pattern of kidnappings and rapes that were intended to dehumanize these women,” said District Attorney Bragg. “But each was able to escape, and moreover, bravely came forward and testified in open court. I thank them for their inspiring courage, as well as every member of my office that helped put an end to Jean’s crimes.”

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July 31, 2025 | People

Man Sentenced for Shoving Girlfriend into N.Y.C. Subway, Causing Amputation of Both Legs Click For More

District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. called the attack a "life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system."

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July 31, 2025 | New York Times

3 Charged With Abusing Toddlers at Manhattan Branch of Child Care Giant Click For More

All three employees — Evelyn Vargas, Latia Townes and Shakia Henley — are charged with multiple counts of child endangerment, a misdemeanor, Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, said in a news release this week. Ms. Vargas, 47, is also charged with felony counts of assault, strangulation and attempted assault. Ms. Townes, 24, is charged with attempted assault as well.


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 Office1 month 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 Office1 month 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: