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May 8, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 25-To-Life Prison Sentence Of Trevon Murphy For Stabbing Unhoused New Yorkers Click For More

“Today, Trevon Murphy is facing accountability for brutally murdering one unhoused individual and critically injuring two others. New Yorkers who face the painful and difficult experience of being unhoused shouldn’t have to simultaneously fear for their safety,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg. “While today’s sentence will not bring back an innocent life lost and cannot undo the pain two New Yorkers face, I hope it provides a sense of comfort and closure.” 

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May 8, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment For Large-Scale Retail Theft “Fencing” Operation Click For More

“Retail theft is a scourge that impacts our local businesses and jeopardizes the safety of employees and customers alike. We must use every tool in our toolbox to address the root causes of retail theft, and a critical piece of that is upstream, proactive investigations into those who stand to profit. In addition to disrupting fencing networks, we will continue to target the small number of recidivists who are driving a significant amount of retail theft and ensure appropriate accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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May 6, 2024 | Sing Tao

The worst landlord was formally prosecuted for forced eviction due to creating a harsh environment Click For More

New York City's "worst landlord" Daniel Ohebshalom has been indicted, accusing him of harassing rent-controlled tenants and evicting them from their apartments as unlivable conditions so he could sell the properties for money, prosecutors said.

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May 6, 2024 | Our Town

NYC’s ‘Worst Landlord,’ Daniel Ohebshalom, Is Charged with Tenant Harassment by D.A. Click For More

New York City slumlord Daniel Ohebshalom, who is currently jailed on Rikers Island, has been hit with a new set of criminal charges. The indictment, brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in New York State Supreme Court, charges him with harassing rent-regulated tenants, endangering the welfare of a child and filing false records that concealed his ownership of the buildings.

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May 4, 2024 | Patch

Murder Fantasist Nets Prison Sentence For UWS Neighbor Slaying: DA Click For More

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The woman who stabbed her Upper West Side neighbor to death in 2018 will spend the next 20 years of her life behind bars, officials said following her sentencing on Thursday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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“Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime.” – D.A. Bragg. Watch here to learn more about our new bill with @senatormyrie to combat the use of cryptocurrency to commit crimes and launder proceeds.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
Today with NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie 米维 we announced the introduction of the “CRYPTO” Act to create a new law that makes operating a virtual currency business without a license a crime in New York State. “Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime. It is long past time for businesses that operate without a virtual currency license and flout due diligence requirements to face criminal penalties.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more: https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-senator-myrie-announce-new-bill-to-combat-use-of-cryptocurrency-to-commit-crimes/
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
ICYMI: Watch here as D.A. Bragg discusses our work to pursue systemic accountability in the crypto market that will help us keep New Yorkers safe.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office