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September 12, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Benedetto Cupo, Construction Companies, For Fraud Totaling Over $5.7 Million Click For More

“As alleged, Benedetto Cupo orchestrated numerous frauds over the course of years, stealing millions from hard-working New Yorkers’ wages and the public funds they rely on when hurt on the job,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Despite never filing tax returns or remitting his workers’ withholdings, we allege, his companies fraudulently secured substantial PPP loans at the height of the pandemic. This case exemplifies the work that my office's Rackets Bureau does each and everyday: protect New Yorkers’ wages and New York’s public fisc by uncovering corruption and fraud. I thank them for their work on this case, as well as the numerous partners who helped make this prosecution possible.”

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September 12, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Slashing Of Midtown Café Worker Click For More

“A café employee was going about his workday when Wagner Louis entered the Midtown establishment and allegedly slashed the worker, almost killing him,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This broad daylight attack is horrifying, and I hope the victim continues to heal from this assault. We do not tolerate threats to the safety of workers in Manhattan and will prosecute those who cause hard-working New Yorkers harm.”

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September 11, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces 60-Count Indictment In Serial Identity Theft Click For More

“As alleged in today’s indictment, Elhadji Sene stole the phones and wallet from two Manhattanites and proceeded to use the stolen items to make unauthorized purchases worth thousands of dollars. This is merely the latest indictment Sene faces for repeatedly stealing New Yorkers’ identities and hard-earned money,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This is an ongoing investigation. Please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.” 

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September 11, 2025 | Patch

Two Men Indicted For Separate NYC Stabbings Attacks In NYC Subway System: DA Click For More

Two men have been indicted in connection with separate incidents where women were attacked in the New York City subway system.

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September 11, 2025 | Amsterdam News

OP-ED: Gun violence declines came through strategic planning and community focus, says Manhattan D.A. Click For More

Manhattan has so much to offer in the summer, from attending outdoor concerts and performances, to barbeques, to sitting outdoors in a park. It is a time for friends and family to gather. Yet, too often, these gatherings can be tragically disrupted by gun violence, which typically spikes during the warmer periods.

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September 11, 2025 | Noticia New York

Aumentan los crímenes de odio anti-hispánicos en Manhattan: la Fiscalía toma medidas urgentes Click For More

Los crímenes de odio contra personas de origen hispano y nacional aumentan en Manhattan y la oficina del fiscal de distrito Alvin Bragg intensifica sus esfuerzos para proteger a la comunidad. La realidad preocupa: ataques violentos, amenazas y hostigamiento se presentan cada vez más en el transporte público y en las calles de la ciudad, y las víctimas a menudo sienten miedo de denunciar por su estatus migratorio o por desconfianza en las autoridades.


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