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April 19, 2024 | Our Town

D.A. Indicts Two Teens For Allegedly Murdering Nadia Vitels In Kips Bay Click For More

Two teenagers have been indicted for the March 12 homicide of Nadia Vitels in Kips Bay, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg announced on April 18.

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April 19, 2024 | People

2 ‘Squatters’ Charged with Murder of N.Y.C. Woman Found in Duffel Bag at Apartment Click For More

Two people have been charged with the murder of a 52-year-old woman in Manhattan.

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April 18, 2024 | NEW YORK POST

‘Killer’ teen squatter worried about BF hurting his feet as he stomped NYC mom, bought PS5, diamond ring with her credit card Click For More

“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter in her life,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement.

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April 18, 2024 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

NYC squatters got engaged, spent big after stuffing slay victim in duffel bag: prosecutors Click For More

The young squatter couple accused of beating a Manhattan woman to death and stuffing her body in a duffel bag went on a wild shopping spree, got engaged while on the lam and even bought a diamond ring with the victim’s credit card to seal the deal, authorities said Thursday.

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April 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Raping Acquaintance While She Slept Click For More

“Acquaintance rape is perhaps the least commonly understood form of sexual assault, but by far the most common element in the cases we see each and every day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “In fact, study after study shows that nationwide, the vast majority of rape survivors knew their attacker, much like we allege here. I urge anyone who has survived sexual assault to contact us at 212-335-9373 – our Special Victims Division and its Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor centered manner.”

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April 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In The Murder Of Nadia Vitels Click For More

“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter of her life. I send my deepest condolences to her friends and family as they continue to mourn her loss,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will secure justice for Nadia Vitels.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office14 hours ago
“If there’s any state that’s going to crack down on the crypto industry, it’s going to be New York.” - @courtneycgross.

Watch @ny1 with @patkiernan & @courtneycgross for more on our bill with @senatormyrie to criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses in NYS.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office18 hours ago
Watch here to learn more about our new bill with @senatormyrie that would criminalize operating a virtual currency business in New York State without a license.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office19 hours ago
“For Ms. Hernandez, this generous gift was not enough – in her greed, she stole an additional $350,000 to spend on personal items.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this all-count trial conviction: