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May 3, 2024 | 1010Wins

4 indicted in Manhattan for conspiring to traffic 14-year-old girl Click For More

A group of four were charged for conspiring to traffic a 14-year-old girl announced, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., announced Thursday.

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May 2, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 10 Antiquities To The People Of Egypt Click For More

“Egypt has an incredibly rich cultural history that we will not allow to be diminished by selfish looters and traffickers. I am proud that my Office has successfully returned more than 25 antiquities to Egypt in just over two years, and we look forward to continued work with our partners at HSI to protect cultural heritage all around the globe,” said District Attorney Bragg. 

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May 2, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Alleged Sex Trafficker Who Preyed On Women With Substance Use Disorders Click For More

“A hallmark of sex trafficking is coercion, which we allege was employed here through a despicable cycle of drugs and debts,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Again and again we see traffickers prey on vulnerabilities to turn a profit while maintaining control. Our Human Trafficking Unit is here to help with expert attorneys and investigators and robust victim services - please call us at 212-335-3400.”

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May 2, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 20-To-Life Prison Sentence Of Anya Johnston For Murder Of Elderly Neighbor Click For More

“Anya Johnston callously took the life of her neighbor Susan Trott, a lifelong New Yorker with a kind-hearted, generous spirit,” said District Attorney Bragg. “To Ms. Trott’s family and loved ones, Johnston robbed them of a friend, mentor and business partner. Since her loss, they have experienced overwhelming emotional pain, and I hope today’s sentence can offer them a sense of justice knowing Johnston has been held accountable.”  

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May 2, 2024 | Pix11

NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ indicted for harassing rent-regulated tenants Click For More

The city’s “worst landlord,” Daniel Ohebshalom, was indicted Wednesday for allegedly harassing his rent-regulated tenants living in “horrific conditions,” officials said.

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May 2, 2024 | EV Grieve

D.A. Bragg: Landlord indicted for harassing rent-regulated tenants, including in the East Village Click For More

Manhattan D.A. Bragg yesterday announced the indictment of Daniel Ohebshalom, also known as Dan Shalom, who is considered one of the city's worst landlords. (He topped the list via Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in 2023.)


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“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