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July 16, 2025 | NBC New York

Man sentenced to 15 years for attacking 91-year old Click For More

A judge has sentenced Christian Torres to 15 years in prison, followed by 5 years of probation for the violent attempted robbery of a 91-year-old man. Torres was arrested in February of last year after attacking the elderly victim while he was walking on the Upper East Side.

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July 16, 2025 | New York Post

Career criminal sentenced for trying to rob 91-year-old cancer patient in violent NYC attack that left victim bedridden Click For More

A career criminal will spend the next 15 years behind bars for attempting to rob a 91-year-old cancer patient in a violent Upper East Side attack that left the bedridden victim believing “death would be better” than living with his agonizing injuries.

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July 16, 2025 | 1010Wins

Repeat sex offender who spent decades in prison gets 32 years-to-life for assault of NYC woman, 81 Click For More

A repeat sex offender who has spent decades in prison for sexual assault convictions was sentenced to 32 years-to-life in prison for the violent attack on an 81-year-old woman in Midtown, prosecutors announced Wednesday.

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July 16, 2025 | New York Post

Prosecutors target warring ‘Fast Life,’ ‘Wuski’ gangs responsible for more than half of all gun violence in Harlem Click For More

Manhattan prosecutors said they are breaking up warring gangs by using lump prosecutions — slapping charges on the violent crews terrorizing the northern part of the borough.

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July 16, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Anti-Hispanic Hate Crime At Lower Manhattan Subway Station Click For More

“Andre Cheeves allegedly tried to hit a stranger with a heavy chain in an unprovoked hate crime inside of a subway station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Targeting and harming Manhattanites based on their race is abhorrent and will not be tolerated. Hate crimes impact victims on a profound level and we are here to help: please call our Hate Crimes Unit at 212-335-3100.”      


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 month 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: