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D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Convicted Of Raping Two Women At Knifepoint
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the sentencing of Victor Jenkins, 46, to 50 years-to-life for violently raping two young women.
Doorman Indicted for Stealing $477,000 from Retired UWS Teacher
A doorman on the Upper West Side was indicted for stealing more than $477,000 from a retired teacher and her husband, according to an announcement from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. last week.
Manhattan DA announces 50-year sentence of man who raped 2 sex workers at knifepoint: ‘We are here to help all survivors’
A man convicted of violently raping two women at knifepoint on separate occasions in Manhattan two years ago was sentenced to 50 years-to-life in prison, District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Convicted Of Raping Two Women At Knifepoint
“Victor Jenkins targeted vulnerable women who he thought would not report his brutal attacks, even explicitly telling one that law enforcement would not believe her. Not only did our prosecutors believe these women, so did a jury of 12 New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Now, he will serve a significant prison sentence for these horrific crimes. I thank the survivors for their immense courage in cooperating with law enforcement and, moreover, taking the stand to testify. I hope this conviction sends the message that we are here to help all survivors, no matter the circumstances.”
Burst bubble: Man created fake Bazooka gum company and stole $1.2 million, prosecutors say
The manufacturer of the classic Bazooka bubble gum was the victim of a clever con in which a man intercepted a $1.2 million check meant for the company and pocketed it by creating a fake company with an almost identical name, New York prosecutors said.
D.A. Bragg: Check Fraud Ring Indicted For Stealing $1.2M From Bazooka Companies, Maker Of Classic Bubble Gum
“As alleged, this group stole more than a million dollars by intercepting a check, creating a fraudulent corporate business account, and laundering the money for personal gain,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite the decline in the use of paper checks, check fraud is on the rise. We urge New Yorkers and businesses alike to use secure electronic payment methods whenever possible to protect themselves from fraud.”
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