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April 18, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In The Murder Of Nadia Vitels Click For More

“Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada allegedly murdered Nadia Vitels in her own apartment while she was moving in to start a new chapter of her life. I send my deepest condolences to her friends and family as they continue to mourn her loss,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will secure justice for Nadia Vitels.”

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April 18, 2024 | Patch

Accused Subway Shover Indicted In ‘Unprovoked’ NYC Attack: DA Click For More

"As alleged, Carlton McPherson tragically took Jason Volz’s life in a vicious and completely unprovoked act of violence," said Alvin Bragg, district attorney for Manhattan, in a statement.

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April 17, 2024 | New York Post

NYC subway shove victim’s aunt wants to rip alleged killer’s ‘f–king heart out’ and says he’s not mentally ill— just ‘vicious’ Click For More

“Mr. Volz was a father and native New Yorker, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones in their ongoing grief,” Bragg said. “I thank the prosecutors for their hard work in securing this indictment and we will continue to do all we can to hold people accountable who threaten the safety of fellow New Yorkers in our subway system.”

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April 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Man Who Bit, Kicked And Spit On Five NYPD Officers Click For More

“Attacking police officers is unequivocally intolerable and unacceptable. Officers at the scene of this incident were already dealing with a chaotic situation where thousands were arrested, and then had to experience the despicable actions by this defendant. I thank the members of the NYPD who do so much to keep New Yorkers safe, and we will continue to pursue accountability against those who attempt to harm our officers in uniform,” said District Attorney Bragg.  

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April 17, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Unprovoked, Fatal Subway Shoving In East Harlem Click For More

“As alleged, Carlton McPherson tragically took Jason Volz’s life in a vicious and completely unprovoked act of violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Volz was a father and native New Yorker, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones in their ongoing grief. I thank the prosecutors for their hard work in securing this indictment and we will continue to do all we can to hold people accountable who threaten the safety of fellow New Yorkers in our subway system.”

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April 16, 2024 | EV Grieve

D.A. Bragg announces indictment of suspect in 2 March shootings In Tompkins Square Park Click For More

According to the D.A.'s office, the accused, 38-year-old Waldemar Alverio, faces multiple charges, including three counts of An Attempt to Commit the Crime of Murder in the Second Degree and two counts of Assault in the First Degree.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office18 hours ago
"We must use every tool possible to combat gun violence, which has a devastating impact on far too many lives in this country.” –D.A. Bragg. More on our call for YouTube to change its algorithm to prevent videos on how to build ghost guns here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
In 2023, our Office’s Gun Violence Prevention grants served 147 young New Yorkers. Hear from the Police Athletic League, one of last year’s award recipients about their experience!
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
NEW: D.A. Bragg sent a letter calling on YouTube to take additional steps to stop the proliferation of videos on its platform that show how to make and manufacture ghost guns. Learn more here: