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May 19, 2023 | NBC New York

NYC Smoke Shop Shooter Indicted on 2 Murder Charges for Killings in 30-Hour Span: DA Click For More

The 21-year-old accused of murdering a man inside a Harlem smoke shop was indicted for the gruesome execution-style slaying, according to the district attorney's office, which prosecutors have said was his second killing within 30 hours.

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May 19, 2023 | Audacy

NYC Smoke Shop Shooter Indicted on 2 Murder Charges for Killings in 30-Hour Span: DA Click For More

A 21-year-old man was indicted for two fatal shootings carried out on consecutive days in Harlem last month, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

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May 19, 2023

D.A. Bragg Returns Two Ancient Stone Figures To Iraq Click For More

“Once again, we see historic and priceless antiquities hidden from the public and sitting in the possession of traffickers and looters. We will not allow New Yok City to be a safe harbor for stolen cultural artifacts,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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May 18, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Messiah Nantwi for Two Harlem Murders in 27 Hours Click For More

“As alleged, Messiah Nantwi murdered two people in a span of 27 hours, and the family and loved ones of these victims are now suffering deep pain and trauma. Gun violence tears at the fabric of our neighborhoods, and I join those mourning the loss of these two men,” said District Attorney Bragg.  

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May 17, 2023 | Law360

NY Drywall Co. Owner Admits Stealing $1.6M In COVID Funds Click For More

A second Long Island, New York, drywall company owner has pled guilty to grand larceny charges after the pair took more than $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funding, in part by falsely...

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May 17, 2023 | Newsday

William, Thomas Felcon plead guilty in pandemic loan program fraud, DA Bragg says Click For More

A Manhasset Hills man and his nephew have pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration pandemic relief programs, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said. William Felcon, 66, pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree grand larceny and will be sentenced on July 25 to 50 hours of community service, Bragg’s office said. He will forfeit $175,000 seized from corporate accounts he controlled, as well as $36,000 out of pocket to cover money owed to the SBA. Felcon’s nephew, 42-year-old Thomas A. Felcon of Howard Beach, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree attempted grand larceny and will be sentenced to six months in jail in August, Bragg’s office said.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: