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May 6, 2026 | Upper East Site

Subway Shover Headed to Prison for Paralyzing UES Commuter in Heinous Attack: Prosecutors Click For More

Less than a month after being convicted of Attempted Murder by a jury of his peers for a horrific attack inside an Upper East Side subway station that left a commuter paralyzed from the shoulders down, the 42-year-old homeless man who shoved her has learned his fate, prosecutors say: a lengthy prison sentence.

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May 6, 2026 | CBS News

Woman paralyzed after being shoved into a NYC subway speaks about her attacker’s “evil action” at his sentencing Click For More

The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.

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May 6, 2026 | ABC7NY

Man sentenced for shoving woman into subway on Upper East Side, leaving her paralyzed Click For More

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A man convicted of shoving a woman into a moving subway train in 2023, leaving her paralyzed, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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May 6, 2026 | New York Post

Paralyzed NYC subway shove victim breaks down as her attacker is sentenced — but can’t wipe away her own tears Click For More

The award-winning artist who survived being shoved into a moving Manhattan train heartbreakingly needed her mom to wipe away her tears at her attacker’s sentencing Wednesday — after the senseless attack left her paralyzed from the shoulders down.

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May 6, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Kamal Semrade For Subway Shoving On The Upper East Side Click For More

“Kamal Semarde violently pushed a woman into a moving train, uprooting her life and leaving her with catastrophic, permanent injuries, including paralysis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform. While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice as the victim continues her recovery and works to rebuild her life.”

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May 1, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Of Midtown Restaurant For Stealing $35k From Workers Click For More

“Hard working New Yorkers allegedly had their wages stolen by their employers at La Macarena Restaurant & Sport Bar, who used the money to fund Gallon’s lavish lifestyle. Manhattanites deserve to be paid for their work, and my Office will ensure accountability for bosses who take advantage of their employees,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation – please call our Worker Protection Unit at (646) 712-0298 if you may be a victim.”


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Today we announced the sentencing of Jermaine Longmire to 13 years in state prison for attempting to rape a woman in Central Park. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/KpUDChF
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Yesterday we welcomed undergraduate students from Pace University’s “Introduction to Criminal Justice” class for a firsthand look inside the criminal court process!
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ICYMI: “After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade for pushing a woman into a departing train, leaving her paralyzed: