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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York sexual assault case 
Manhattan DA seizes websites selling AI ‘deepfakes’
Manhattan DA, DCWP team up to protect immigrants
NYC prosecutors face many hurdles as they try to crack down on crimes involving cryptocurrency
8 charged in retail theft ring involving stolen goods like beef, copper and more
Manhattan DA talks gun violence prevention in summer months
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in four Chinatown bludgeoning deaths
$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
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D.A. Bragg Announces 32 Years-To-Life Prison Sentence For Sexual Assault Of 81-Year-Old
“This defendant horrifically abused a defenseless, 81-year-old woman, which was proven through the survivor’s honest and unwavering testimony at trial. I commend her bravery and hope this significant prison sentence can allow her to move forward. I also want to thank our prosecutors for conducting a thorough investigation and putting a comprehensive case in front of the jury to ensure this defendant will face accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Ex-NY Attorney Pleads Guilty To Stealing $4.7M From Clients
A former New York lawyer admitted to stealing millions from clients, including draining more than $4.4 million from the attorney escrow account of a company seeking to buy 500,000 boxes of hard-to-find latex gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr., announced Tuesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Former Attorney For Stealing Nearly $4.7 Million From Clients
“This plea and expected prison sentence demonstrate the seriousness with which my office treats fraud targeting New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “From real estate clients to a company purchasing hard-to-find medical gloves during the pandemic, Bryan McKenna repeatedly drained the accounts of those who looked to him for legal representation. If you have been similarly defrauded by an attorney, please contact our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
Manhattan, Chicago Murder Rates Drop in 2025, Officials Say
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday that homicides and shootings in the New York City borough both fell by more than 40% in the first half. He said there were 22 murders in Manhattan in the six months ending June 29, a 46% drop from 2023. Shootings fell 43%.
Manhattan Ended The First Half Of 2025 With Drastic Decrease In Homicides And Massive Declines In Shootings
“Combatting gun violence remains a top priority for my office, and our comprehensive approach has led to a more than 40% decrease in both shootings and homicides so far this year. From aggressive enforcement to strategic partnerships and targeted community investments, we are doing the work to drive down cycles of gun violence and stem the flow of illegal firearms. I thank our prosecutors, law enforcement partners and community leaders for their continued efforts. By working together and using every tool at our disposal, we can achieve lasting public safety,” said District Attorney Bragg.
First on amNY: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts dramatic fall in shootings and homicides
The number of shootings and homicides in Manhattan has drastically fallen during the first half of 2025, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told amNewYork on Tuesday.
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