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August 1, 2024 | Law360

Manhattan DA Charges Crypto Recovery Biz Owner With Fraud Click For More

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office charged Michael Lauchlan with grand larceny in the third and fourth degrees and two counts of first degree scheme to defraud using his allegedly "sham" cryptocurrency asset recovery business, Coin Dispute Network. Prosecutors claim Lauchlan, under a pseudonym, falsely told clients he could locate their crypto funds and could return them for a fee payable in the token ETH.

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August 1, 2024 | CBS

Deadly Lower East Side 4th of July crash suspect indicted on murder charges Click For More

"This alleged act tragically cut the lives of Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Emily Ruiz, and Ana Morel short and severely injured seven others," District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. "My thoughts are with the families of those whose lives were lost, the injured victims, and the tight-knit community, all of whom are reeling from the effects of this horrifying and senseless tragedy."

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August 1, 2024 | ABC7NY

Suspect arraigned on indictment charging him with murder in Lower East Side July 4 crash Click For More

The man accused of driving into a crowd on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on the 4th of July was arraigned Thursday, on an indictment charging him with the deaths of four people.

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August 1, 2024 | New York Post

Tempers flare in NYC court as ‘coward’ alleged drunk driver charged with murder in July 4 tragedy that left 4 dead: ‘Eat s–t, a–hole!’ Click For More

A suspected drunk driver accused of killing four people by plowing into a July 4 bash was greeted with obscenities Thursday as he was hit with a murder charge at a highly-charged Manhattan court hearing.

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August 1, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man In Fatal Fourth Of July Drunk Driving Crash Click For More

“As alleged, Daniel Hyden was driving while intoxicated when he plowed through a group of friends and family celebrating the Fourth of July in Corlears Hook Park. This alleged act tragically cut the lives of Lucille Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, Emily Ruiz, and Ana Morel short and severely injured seven others,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My thoughts are with the families of those whose lives were lost, the injured victims, and the tight-knit community, all of whom are reeling from the effects of this horrifying and senseless tragedy.” 

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August 1, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Fatal Shooting In Harlem Click For More

“As alleged, Darlin Martinez used a gun to shoot three people, killing Christopher Allen and injuring two others. My Office is actively working to keep New Yorkers safe through both prosecutions of drivers of violence and meaningful investments in our communities,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the NYPD for apprehending Darlin Martinez after this four-year search. My thoughts are with Mr. Allen’s four children and loved ones as they continue to mourn his loss.” 


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: