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October 22, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Jamar Banks In New Year’s Day Subway Stabbing Click For More

“Jamar Banks stands convicted of an extremely serious assault charge for stabbing a man with a dangerous weapon while onboard a subway car,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This vicious attack left the victim with significant injuries. New Yorkers deserve to feel safe riding our subways, and we will continue to hold accountable those who cause harm and put their safety at risk.”

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October 22, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Nine Antiquities To Poland And Italy Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of one antiquity to the people of the people of Poland, and eight antiquities to the people of Italy. These objects were seized pursuant to multiple ongoing investigations into looting during World War II and trafficking networks targeting Italian cultural heritage.

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October 22, 2025 | NBC New York

Convicted con-man who tried to pull racist stunt accused in new $250,000 tax prep scam Click For More

A convicted con-man has been accused by the Manhattan district attorney’s office of running a new scam. Jon Girodes was accused of stealing $250,000 from unsuspecting victims in a tax preparation scam. It comes after he was running for a state senate seat in Harlem in 2016, then went to prison for a rental fraud. Sarah Wallace reports.

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October 21, 2025 | HARLEM NETWORK NEWS

A conversation with Manhattan D.A. Bragg Gun Violence Prevention. Click For More

A conversation with Manhattan D.A. Bragg Gun Violence Prevention.

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October 21, 2025 | W42ST

DA Charges Man in Alleged Rental Scam at W42nd Street’s Orion Condo Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged a Rochester man with running an alleged apartment-rental scam at The Orion condominium on W42nd Street, accusing him of stealing more than $32,000 from four apartment-hunters this spring.

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October 21, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Luxury Apartment Rental Scam Click For More

“As alleged, Adam Chatwin posed as a landlord to scam four people who were searching for housing. Those who take advantage of the competitive housing market to steal hard-earned money from prospective renters will be prosecuted,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of a rental scam, I urge you to contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300, or email danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
ICYMI: "This act of arson not only threatened Parker’s neighbors, but those in the surrounding area.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the guilty plea of a man for intentionally starting a fire inside a Hamilton Heights apartment building that destroyed the property:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Did you know? Operated by community-based organization The Bridge, our Neighborhood Navigators are building trusting relationships with unhoused New Yorkers to connect them to longer-term services and resources.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
This morning, we gathered with our borough’s current and incoming elected officials to update them on our Office’s work throughout the past year and to discuss ways we can work together to improve public safety in Manhattan.