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January 15, 2026 | NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Unlicensed Crypto Businesses Could Face Criminal Charges Under New York Bill Click For More

“Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime,” he added. “It is long past time for businesses that operate without a virtual currency license and flout due diligence requirements to face criminal penalties.”

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January 15, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction Of Building Super For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney Click For More

“Rosalind Hernandez stands convicted by a jury of her peers for abusing the trust of a 100-year-old, hardworking New Yorker to steal over half of his life savings as his Power of Attorney. She took advantage of his advanced age and the fact that English wasn’t his first language,” said District Attorney Bragg. “When the victim tasked Ms. Hernandez with selling his apartment and tying up his affairs, he gave her $100,000. For Ms. Hernandez, this generous gift was not enough – in her greed, she stole an additional $350,000 to spend on personal items.”

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January 15, 2026 | Newsmax

Manhattan DA Calls for Nationwide Crackdown on 3D-Printed Guns Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday he wants a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms.

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January 15, 2026 | New York Post

Brute who beat NYC pizzeria manager into coma nearly derails sentencing with unhinged rant blaming victim Click For More

Tyshaun Watson, who had pleaded guilty in exchange for a promised 17-year prison sentence, launched into a wild rant during the Manhattan Supreme Court hearing, claiming he’d been “provoked” before he pummeled pizza-maker Zakaira El Sherief.

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January 15, 2026 | Law360

NY Bill Criminalizes Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Businesses Click For More

The Cryptocurrency Regulation Yields Protections, Trust, and Oversight Act, or the CRYPTO Act, would require crypto operators to hold a virtual currency license or face criminal penalties in addition to existing civil penalties.

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January 15, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Jimmy Connors For Fatal Car Crash On The Henry Hudson Parkway Click For More

“I know the families of the two victims continue to struggle with the loss of their loved ones every day,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendant now faces a significant state prison term for his extraordinarily reckless conduct and extensive efforts to evade accountability. I thank our prosecutors for their hard work to prevent this defendant from fleeing the country and securing this strong measure of accountability.” 


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Watch here to learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade to 20 years in state prison for pushing a woman into a train at the Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street station, leaving her paralyzed from the shoulders down.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
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“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.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade for a subway shoving:
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📻 Tune in to WNYC at 10:40am for a wide-ranging conversation with D.A. Bragg and Brian Lehrer: