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October 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Assault That Injured Police Officers And 77-Year-Old Woman Click For More

“A 77-year-old woman was walking to urgent care when, as the indictment charged, Marvin White attacked her without provocation, before assaulting the responding officers. This defendant is now facing prison time for his deeply disturbing actions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take attacks on older adults and police officers very seriously and will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to keep our streets safe.” 

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October 17, 2025

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Appoint New Co-Chair: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Click For More

District Attorney Bragg said, “I am honored to Co-Chair Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, a formidable nationwide collective of bipartisan prosecutors working together to find creative and commonsense fixes to address gun violence and advance public safety. I have seen the devastating impact of firearms on our families and communities since a very young age, and I came into office with the specific goal of combating gun violence. While I am pleased with the significant decrease in shootings and homicides in Manhattan, there are still far too many acts of gun violence. And it goes beyond New York City. We must take a comprehensive, nationwide approach through collaboration, investments and advocacy."

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October 17, 2025 | The Guardian

Manhattan district attorney works to curb interstate gun trafficking: ‘It’s a national issue’ Click For More

Alvin Bragg was appointed co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and sets sights on addressing flow of guns

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October 16, 2025 | New York Post

Wannabe NYC killer sentenced after judge shoots down scheme to stay out of jail using sex tapes with juror Click For More

Avery Dunning, 37, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Daniel Conviser on charges including attempted murder and assault for shooting his neighbor Jemina Garay.

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October 16, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Avery Dunning For Shooting Neighbor In East Harlem Apartment Building Click For More

“Avery Dunning will serve a prison sentence following his conviction at trial for the callous shooting of a woman, who remains paralyzed and under extensive care,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The victim rightfully contacted law enforcement when she believed she heard violence occurring, and her actions in no way should have been met with violence. My thoughts remain with the victim and her family as they continue to recover from the reeling effects of this horrific act of gun violence.”

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October 16, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Conviction In Brutal Intimate-Partner Violence Case Click For More

“Jermaine Gabadian inflicted a horrific cycle of abuse on this survivor, using threats and extreme violence to keep her in fear while he repeatedly sexually assaulted her over the course of two months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I commend this survivor for her incredible bravery in reporting these crimes and testifying at trial for six days.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office10 hours ago
Last week, we welcomed students from Notre Dame Law’s Galilee Immersion Program, which introduces First-Year Law Students to the impact of public interest law. They met with our office’s Notre Dame Law School alumni before touring criminal court.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office11 hours ago
“As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an alleged stabbing in a Macy’s bathroom:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
📢 Are you a community-based organization working to prevent youth gun violence in Manhattan? Join us this Thursday to learn how to apply for the latest round of funding for our summer gun violence prevention initiative: https://buff.ly/FCertDq