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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, DOI Commissioner Strauber Announce Arrest of City Worker For Timesheet Fraud
“This defendant swore an oath to serve the people of New York City but instead allegedly swindled thousands of dollars of taxpayer money through dishonesty,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our charges include allegations that this city worker was supposedly clocking into work when he was actually traveling abroad in Africa. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office does not tolerate fraud in any form, and I thank the Department of Investigation for its ongoing partnership."
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Fraudulent Clothing Import Scheme
“This alleged deception affected a Manhattan-based company that entrusted its attorney with its business dealings. The defendants — including this formerly licensed attorney who had an ethical and professional responsibility to act with honesty — allegedly lied again and again to enrich themselves,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We protect New Yorkers and companies based in Manhattan, a global financial capital, from fraud. If any company or individual believes they have been the victim of theft, I encourage them to report financial crimes by calling 212-335-8900.”
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Seizes Scam Cryptocurrency Recovery Site
“Thanks to the expertise of our prosecutors, investigators and specialized cryptocurrency analysts, we were able to take this fraudulent website off-line as we continue to actively investigate,” said D.A. Bragg. “Our Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau is committed to protecting victims from cryptocurrency scams in Manhattan, a global financial center. We want victims of the Coin Dispute Network – no matter where you are – to come forward as we work to hold these bad actors accountable and prevent future fraud.”
Woman critically stabbed UES juice worker — who offered her free drink: DA
A 23-year-old woman stabbed an Upper East Side juice shop worker nearly to death who offered her a free drink when her payment was declined, prosecutors said Tuesday. Cha'la Jamison has been indicted on attempted murder, assault, attempted assault and burglary charges in the April 12 attack that left the 39-year-old man in critical condition, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
Manhattan DA vacates 316 convictions tied to crooked NYPD cops
A Manhattan court is vacating 316 convictions that hinged on work done by NYPD officers convicted of misconduct, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday. This is the second wave of vacated Manhattan convictions. Courts vacated 188 in November 2022 as part of a project by Bragg’s Post-Conviction Justice Unit, which has reviewed or is reviewing more than 1,100 cases connected to 22 crooked cops.
Woman indicted for brutal knife attack on worker at Upper East Side juice bar: DA
A 23-year woman who is accused of savagely attacking a worker at an Upper East Side juice bar with a knife in April has been indicted for attempted murder and other charges, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday.Cha’la Jamison, of Manhattan, has been indicted for allegedly stabbing Luis Morocho Vasquez, a 39-year-old Ecuadorian immigrant, on April 12, about two hours after they got into a dispute at Juice Island, located on 3rd Avenue and 61st Street, when she was unable to pay for her drink.
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