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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York sexual assault case 
Manhattan DA seizes websites selling AI ‘deepfakes’
Manhattan DA, DCWP team up to protect immigrants
NYC prosecutors face many hurdles as they try to crack down on crimes involving cryptocurrency
8 charged in retail theft ring involving stolen goods like beef, copper and more
Manhattan DA talks gun violence prevention in summer months
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in four Chinatown bludgeoning deaths
$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
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D.A. Bragg Creates “Special Victims Division Advisory Council” To Gain External Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Office Practice
“We created the Special Victims Division Advisory Council to dig into what’s working, what isn’t working, and solicit feedback from external stakeholders on an ongoing basis,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Strengthening trust with community partners and reducing barriers to services for survivors lead to more reporting and increased participation in the criminal justice process. Through this ongoing collaboration, we hope to share resources, learn from each other, and continue to improve our practice. Thank you to all of the members of the Advisory Council for their time, commitment, and expertise, and particularly our co-chairs Maria Lizardo and Judy Kluger for their leadership.”
Guilty Plea For Driver In Deadly Harlem Hit-And-Run: DA
A Tennessee man pleaded guilty last week in connection with a 2020 hit-and-run crash in Harlem that killed one individual and hospitalized two others, authorities said.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Daycare Ghost Gun Bust
“Combatting the proliferation of ghost guns in New York remains one of my office’s top priorities,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our Ghost Guns Initiative has taken more than 90 ghost gun parts, 70 firearms, 424 high-capacity magazines, and numerous other gear off of our city’s street since its inception. I thank our law enforcement partners for their work on this ongoing investigation.”
New grant to facilitate mental health assistance in the courts
People with mental health needs are due to receive additional support within the criminal justice system.
Man who fled from NY to TN after hit-and-run left 1 dead, pleaded guilty: DA
A man who fled from New York to Tennessee following a deadly 2020 hit-and-run car crash that killed one and severely injured two pleaded guilty on Wednesday, prosecutors said.
Manhattan DA Says Rigging Co.’s Head Stole $170K In Wages
A licensed master rigger stole approximately $170,000 in wages from seven workers and splurged on a Mercedes-Benz, almost $7,000 in Harry Styles concert tickets and $4,000 in orchids, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday.
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