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Manhattan DA talks gun violence prevention in summer months
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in four Chinatown bludgeoning deaths
$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
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D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Rental Scam That Defrauded Multiple Victims Of Thousands Of Dollars
“New Yorkers trusted Juan Valoy to rent them apartments. He broke that trust by pocketing their money, leaving them without homes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Juan Valoy is facing time in state prison for his harmful conduct. Manhattan is facing a housing crisis, and we will prosecute those who exploit it for their own advantage”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of Lashawn Mackey
“Following his conviction at trial, Lashawn Mackey has been sentenced to a significant state prison term for the heinous murder of Maria Hernandez – a loving mother and grandmother.” said District Attorney Bragg. “The evidence presented at trial demonstrated the calculated and appalling nature of this crime, and today’s sentence reflects its severity. Since Ms. Hernandez’s killing, her family has endured unimaginable grief and loss and, while we cannot undo this tragedy, I hope today’s outcome brings them comfort in knowing the defendant has been held accountable.”
D.A. Bragg: Isaac Argro Sentenced To 25 Years-To-Life For Fatally Shooting Azsia Johnson In Front Of Their Infant
“Azsia Johnson was a loving parent who left an abusive relationship and began to rebuild her life. Her dreams of moving forward were brought to a horrific end when her ex, Isaac Argro, executed her in cold blood in front of their infant daughter,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While today’s prison sentence is a just resolution, there is nothing that can bring back Ms. Johnson. My thoughts today are with her family members, who have demonstrated their love for Ms. Johnson and their commitment to keeping her memory alive throughout the course of this prosecution.”
POLITICO PRO Q&A: Alvin Bragg talks fighting crime outside the courtroom
The two-term prosecutor notched several legislative wins in the state capital this year including new restrictions on ghost guns and additional protections for tenants facing harassment. Next session, he hopes to tackle white-collar crime involving cryptocurrency and human trafficking.
Prosecutors Announce Homicide Charges in Deadly Crash Near West 72nd Street
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Thursday that a grand jury has indicted a 26-year-old man in a crash that killed a passenger riding in the back of an Uber. What prosecutors say the driver did in the minutes before the collision drew a blunt warning from the DA himself.
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Indicted In Fatal West Side Highway Uber Crash: DA
UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A Bronx man has been indicted on homicide charges after prosecutors say he drove drunk the wrong way on the West Side Highway and slammed head-on into an Uber, killing a 65-year-old passenger on the Upper West Side.
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