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June 11, 2024 | New York Times

Man Charged With Using Racist Messaging Channel to Sell Guns From Prison Click For More

“We see this sad and tragic combination far too often — the intersection of gun violence and gun trafficking and hate and extremism,” Alvin L. Bragg, Manhattan’s district attorney, said at a news conference Tuesday.

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June 11, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Slashing 11-Year-Old Girl’s Head Minutes After Punching Woman In The Face Click For More

“As alleged, Shaquan Cummings slashed an 11-year-old child walking with her mother in the back of the head minutes after punching a woman in the face. New Yorkers deserve to feel safe when walking through Manhattan and those who jeopardize their safety will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope both victims continue to heal from these alleged assaults.” 

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June 11, 2024 | NBC News

Neo-Nazi sold gun parts to extremists online while in prison using smuggled phones, DA Bragg says Click For More

A man "motivated by Neo-Nazi and white supremacist ideologies" was indicted for allegedly selling firearms and gun parts while behind bars in federal custody, New York authorities said Tuesday.

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June 11, 2024 | PIX11

Man sold guns from prison using ‘white supremacist’ Telegram chat: DA Click For More

A man accused of selling guns and gun parts while in federal prison to potential buyers “motivated by Neo-Nazi and white supremacist ideologies” was indicted, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.

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June 11, 2024 | ABC7NY

Man accused of peddling guns, gun parts from prison to extremists Click For More

New York state and federal authorities announced charges Tuesday against an alleged firearms dealer who was peddling guns and gun parts from prison in a case described as the "confluence of guns and extremism."

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June 11, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Selling Firearms And Gun Parts From Federal Prison Click For More

"While incarcerated, Hayden Espinosa allegedly sold guns and gun parts by using contraband electronic devices,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Furthermore, we alleged Espinosa operated a Telegram channel that is a hub of ethnically and racially motivated extremist ideology."


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“Hit-and-runs are incredibly serious matters, and we are committed to prosecuting this type of callous vehicular violence.” - D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the indictment of Julio Cachago, for killing 76-year-old Yong Li in a fatal hit-and-run:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Last week, we welcomed students from Notre Dame Law’s Galilee Immersion Program, which introduces First-Year Law Students to the impact of public interest law. They met with our office’s Notre Dame Law School alumni before touring criminal court.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged stabbing in a Macy’s bathroom: