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January 31, 2024

D.A. Bragg Moves To Vacate Two Unjust Murder Convictions Tied To 1987 Robbery Click For More

“Eric Smokes and David Warren lost decades of their life to an unjust conviction. I am inspired by the unyielding advocacy of Mr. Smokes and Mr. Warren and hope that today’s decision can finally bring them a measure of comfort and justice. I thank our Post-Conviction Justice Unit for its thorough reinvestigation, and to the Court for its careful consideration of this matter,” said District Attorney Bragg. “It is never too late to reconsider the integrity of old convictions, because everyone in New York deserves equal justice under the law.” 

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January 30, 2024 | AMNY

Three men indicted for stabbing fellow asylum seeker to death at Randall’s Island migrant shelter: DA Click For More

“As alleged, Dafren Canizalez was brutally killed in an attack by a group, who trapped and chased him until he collapsed,” Bragg said. “Everyone who comes into our city deserves to be safe, and we will continue to hold those who commit serious acts of violence accountable.”

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January 30, 2024 | Gothamist

3 men indicted in fatal stabbing at Randall’s Island migrant shelter Click For More

“As alleged, Dafren Canizalez was brutally killed in an attack by a group, who trapped and chased him until he collapsed,” Bragg said in a statement. “Everyone who comes into our city deserves to be safe, and we will continue to hold those who commit serious acts of violence accountable.”

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January 30, 2024 | New York Post

Migrant who stabbed fellow asylum-seeker to death at NYC tent shelter asked security guard to let him ‘finish the job’: prosecutors Click For More

A migrant accused of brutally stabbing a fellow asylum seeker to death New York tent shelter allegedly asked security guards to let him “finish the job” in coldblooded comments after the attack, prosecutors said at his arraignment on Tuesday.

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January 30, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Trio For Fatal Migrant Shelter Stabbing Click For More

“As alleged, Dafren Canizalez was brutally killed in an attack by a group, who trapped and chased him until he collapsed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Everyone who comes into our city deserves to be safe, and we will continue to hold those who commit serious acts of violence accountable.”  

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January 30, 2024 | The Messenger

Mercedes Driver Indicted for NYC New Year’s Car Rampage That Injured 9 Click For More

A New Jersey man who allegedly injured nine people by careening his Mercedes Benz on sidewalks and streets in Midtown Manhattan in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day was indicted on 28 counts Tuesday, prosecutors said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 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 Office3 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 Office3 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: