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March 20, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assaulting, Attempting To Rob 91-Year-Old Man On The Upper East Side Click For More

“Christian Torres allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a 91-year-old New Yorker who was walking home with his groceries last month. My thoughts are with the victim, who is still suffering from the pain caused by this attack,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older members of our community very seriously, and no one should have to fear for their safety when walking in Manhattan.” 

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March 14, 2024 | Audacy

Man gets 19 years in fatal 2022 Midtown stabbing over cigarette Click For More

A 36-year-old man was sentenced in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a man in Midtown over a cigarette, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced on Thursday.

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March 14, 2024 | New York Post

Family of 24-year-old fatally stabbed in NYC by smiling homeless man over a cigarette call killer a ‘f–king animal’ at sentencing Click For More

The lowlife bum who fatally stabbed a man over a cigarette after a dispute in Midtown was dubbed a “f–king animal” by the victim’s parents in court at his sentencing Thursday.

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March 14, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces 19-Year Prison Sentence Of John Wright For Fatal Midtown Stabbing Click For More

“John Wright stabbed and killed Carlos Rosario during a dispute that started about something as small as a cigarette. John Wright is being held accountable for his actions, but this prison sentence will not bring Mr. Rosario back to his friends and family,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with his loved ones as they grieve his loss.”

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March 13, 2024 | Fox

New York City man indicted for allegedly beating migrant teenager with broomstick during Times Square brawl Click For More

"As alleged, Michael Colome brutally attacked a teenage boy on a busy Times Square street," Bragg said. "We allege that he hit the boy so hard with a broomstick that it eventually broke in half from the repeated strikes. My thoughts are with the victim as he continues to recover from his injuries, and I wish him a speedy recovery."

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March 12, 2024 | Audacy

Man indicted for brutally beating teen with broomstick in Times Square Click For More

"As alleged, Michael Colome brutally attacked a teenage boy on a busy Times Square street," said District Attorney Bragg. "We allege that he hit the boy so hard with a broomstick that it eventually broke in half from the repeated strikes. My thoughts are with the victim as he continues to recover from his injuries, and I wish him a speedy recovery."


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day 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 Office2 days 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 Office2 days 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: