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$2M worth of rare books recovered, returned to the Whitney family 
One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Manhattan DA pushes state lawmakers for tougher 3D-printed gun laws
Manhattan DA calls for new law to fight cryptocurrency crime
Hochul proposes bills to crack down on 3D-printed guns, other illegal firearms
13 alleged gang members expected in court in major NYC case
Drunk trucker who ran over NYC families celebrating July 4 convicted of murder
NYC landlords could face felony for harassing tenants, Manhattan DA says
Prominent surgeon accused of raping woman at gunpoint in his NYC apartment: Prosecutors
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Man Who Tortured Autistic Teen To Death On The UWS Sentenced
UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Mitchaux Booker was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in state prison for assaulting and causing the death of his autistic 15-year-old cousin on the Upper West Side in June 2021, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
NY Bill Criminalizes Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Businesses
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York State Sen. Zellnor Myrie on Thursday announced a proposed law to criminalize operating a cryptocurrency business without a license, saying crypto has become an "ideal vehicle for money laundering."
Statement From Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on the Sentencing of Tyshaun Watson
“A 47-year-old pizza manager was doing his job when Tyshaun Watson entered the restaurant and brutally assaulted him, leaving him with a lasting traumatic brain injury,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Tyshaun Watson has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his actions. Individuals who brutalize workers in Manhattan will face accountability.”
Final Defendant Sentenced in Death of Special Needs Teen at Upper West Side Apartment
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced this week that 37-year-old Mitchaux Booker has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison for his role in the 2021 death of 15-year-old Jallen McConnie, a special needs teen who was staying at a relative’s Upper West Side apartment.
D.A. Bragg, Senator Myrie Announce New Bill To Combat Use Of Cryptocurrency To Commit Crimes
District Attorney Bragg said: “The shadow financial system created by the explosion of cryptocurrency has created an ideal vehicle for money laundering and other crimes in New York State. Crypto is the go-to means for bad actors to move and hide the proceeds of crime. It is long past time for businesses that operate without a virtual currency license and flout due diligence requirements to face criminal penalties. I thank Senator Myrie for his leadership on this issue and urge the legislature to take action this session.”
Bragg wants to ban 3D-printed guns in New York and across the US
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he plans to push for a nationwide crackdown on 3D-printed firearms, building on legislation he’s promoted to New York state lawmakers in recent years.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office