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July 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of William Smith For Murder At Bellevue Shelter Click For More

“William Smith brutally murdered Marcus Guerrerio, a 59-year-old disabled man, by entering his private room at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter and stabbing him repeatedly in his own bed. He struggled valiantly to protect his life, but he ultimately succumbed to the wounds,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today, William Smith is facing accountability for his fatal actions. We will never tolerate this type of horrific violence and will always strive to achieve justice for victims and their loved ones.”

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July 17, 2024 | Gothamist

NYC pedicab driver pleads guilty to bribing city inspector for licensed plates, officials say Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement that Alimov's offers were "outside of the official process" for registering pedicabs, which entails a lottery for plates or buying plates from other licensees with the approval of the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

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July 17, 2024 | OT Downtown

Man Receives 25-To-Life for String of 2022 Sexual Assaults on Manhattan’s Waterfront Click For More

“Carl Phanor has been held accountable for a pattern of vile sexual assaults,” Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg said, in a statement. “Phanor’s violent attacks did much more than cause physical harm, as many of the survivors continue to suffer deep emotional and psychological scars, and I stand with them as they continue to heal and address their trauma.”

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July 15, 2024 | Miami Herald

How ATMs that exchange cash into cryptocurrency have become a favored tool for scammers Click For More

A month later, Robert Taylor was convicted by a New York State Supreme Court jury for running a network of more than 40 unlicensed crypto ATMs out of laundromats in the city. He is awaiting sentencing. The Manhattan DA described his machines, which were marketed as providing complete anonymity to users, as “intentionally targeted toward criminal clientele.”

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July 12, 2024 | ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-NYPD officer is convicted of assault for punching a man 6 times Click For More

A former New York City police officer has been convicted of assault for punching a man in the face several times and breaking his nose while on patrol in 2021.

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July 11, 2024 | New York Daily News

Former NYPD officer found guilty of assault in caught-on-camera Greenwich Village beating Click For More

A former NYPD officer was convicted of assault Thursday after he was caught on camera repeatedly punching a mentally ill man during an on-duty confrontation on a Greenwich Village sidewalk.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office15 hours ago
Watch here as D.A. Bragg joined @galeabrewer’sUpper West Side Town last week to highlight our offices work to drive down serious crime and protect vulnerable communities.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office16 hours ago
“You can’t print counterfeit money. We don’t let you do that. So why would we let you print lethal guns?” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about our efforts to crack down on 3D-printed guns and push state lawmakers to pass stricter laws.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office18 hours ago
“We’re already behind the curve, but the public safety implications are very significant.” – D.A. Bragg. Read more about the threat posed by 3D-printed guns and our efforts to stop their proliferation: