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Manhattan subway stabbing stemmed from fight between homeless men over blanket: DA
Citing on-the-record statements, law enforcement sources said 52-year-old Jamar Banks was sleeping aboard a uptown-bound 2 train alongside his suitcase around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 when the victim, a 32-year-old man, allegedly swiped the suitcase, dragged it to an adjacent car, and pulled out a blanket he then used to cover himself to sleep on a train seat.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Luis Rosas For Three Port Authority Slashings Committed Hours Apart
“Within hours, Luis Rosas slashed three victims in unprovoked attacks near one of Midtown’s largest and most frequented transportation hubs,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After being convicted of a jury of his peers, Rosas will now serve a state prison term for these brutal assaults, which caused significant injuries for each victim. In Manhattan, we are laser-focused on random, unprovoked attacks, and we will continue to hold accountable those who harm New Yorkers.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Hate Crimes Indictment Of Man For Series Of Anti-Female Attacks
“As alleged, Daquan Armstead targeted seven women in a pattern of misogynistic attacks throughout our borough ,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Manhattan is no place for discrimination and hatred and we will continue seeking justice for these victims.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In New Year’s Day Subway Stabbing
“Jamar Banks allegedly stabbed a man on the subway on New Year’s Day, before fleeing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Violence in our subway system will not be tolerated, and we will continue to prosecute those who harm straphangers. I hope the victim heals from this assault.”
Can a charge lead to change? Manhattan D.A.-funded court-based navigators think so
Court-based peer navigator supervisor Luis Laureano meets people where they are at. In a literal sense, he mostly approaches them on the first floor of the New York County criminal court after their arraignments. But figuratively, he draws from a “sixth sense” when helping them help themselves.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Alleged Serial Subway Sex Abuse
“Our subways should be safe places for everyone to travel and commute,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Instead, we allege, this individual has sexually abused two women while banned for the subway for similar conduct. If anyone has information about this incident, please contact us at 212-335-9373.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office