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January 13, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment For Fatal Hit-And-Run On The Lower East Side Click For More

“Julio Cachago allegedly left an elderly New Yorker to die in the street after he hit her with his car and drove off without even checking on her condition,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead of notifying emergency services immediately, he allegedly only called the police the next day when he discovered his vehicle had been towed. Hit-and-runs are incredibly serious matters, and we are committed to prosecuting this type of callous vehicular violence.”  

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January 13, 2026

Statement From Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the Sentencing of Jelani Parker Click For More

“Jelani Parker was sentenced to twelve years in state prison for setting a Hamilton Heights apartment building on fire, leaving 35 families without homes and injuring three brave firefighters,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to have safe homes, and shouldn’t have to fear arsonists setting their homes ablaze. I thank the heroic firefighters for responding to the scene and collaborating with our office to keep Manhattanites safe.”

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January 13, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Geraldo Balbuena In 2022 Fatal Stabbing Of His Wife Click For More

“Geraldo Balbuena brutally murdered his wife of 50 years, viciously stabbing her in the apartment they shared,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Leonilda Nuez Balbuena was a cherished member of her family, and her life should not have ended in such an egregious and reprehensible act of intimate partner violence. For his actions, Balbuena will serve a lengthy prison term, and my thoughts remain with the family as they continue to grieve this devastating loss.”

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January 13, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Jonathan Bean For Sexually Abusing, Patronizing 16-Year-Old Boy Click For More

“My office’s Human Trafficking Unit investigates not only sex traffickers but also those who pay to sexually abuse children,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The Unit is fully equipped to support young survivors, with dedicated prosecutors and investigators working alongside specially trained social workers. Please call us at 212-335-3400.”

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January 13, 2026

D.A. Bragg, MTA I.G., Announce Indictment In $339K Wage Theft Case Click For More

“The subway system is the backbone of New York City and the workers and contractors that keep it running deserve every dollar they earn,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead, we allege, Rocco Mechanical and its executives stole hundreds of hours’ worth of lawfully earned compensation from its employees by issuing paychecks reflecting the mandatory prevailing wage, but then brazenly requiring cash kickbacks from their own workers. I thank the MTA Inspector General’s Office and the New York City Comptroller’s Office for their partnership in ensuring that New Yorkers are paid what they are owed. I also thank the workers who came forward and urge anyone whose wages have been stolen to do the same. Call or message our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298.”

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January 8, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Elhadji Sene For Serial Identity Theft Click For More

-“Elhadji Sene was sentenced to significant time in state prison for stealing the identities and hard-earned money of countless individuals and for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm. I hope today’s sentencing sends a message that people who steal the identities of vulnerable New Yorkers will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of identity theft, please call us at 212-335-8900.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“Santiago Ajsac Sirin was a hardworking delivery man in Manhattan before these defendants cut his life short by brutally attacking him.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch on @news12 to learn more about this indictment.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“Aljo Mrkulic brutally murdered Christoper Rodriguez, who kindly opened his home to him during a time of need during a vulnerable moment for our city.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this sentencing to 39 years-to-life in prison: https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/04/queens-man-gets-39-years-killing-lover-fatal-manhattan-arson-attack/
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Watch here as Courtney Razner, Deputy Chief of our Human Trafficking Unit, and Melissa Martinez, our Human Trafficking Clinical Director, discuss the realities of human trafficking in NYC and how our office supports survivors.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office