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April 19, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Inwood Car Crash That Injured Approximately 20 People Click For More

“An 11-year-old has suffered life changing injuries as a result of this defendant’s alleged reckless behavior,” said District Attorney Bragg. “After crashing into another car and causing that car to plow through the front of a crowded restaurant, injuring about 20 people, he immediately fled the scene in an attempt to evade responsibility. We will continue to fully investigate incidents of serious traffic violence and hold irresponsible drivers accountable.”

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April 19, 2023 | New York Daily News

Upper East Side PTA treasurer who stole $185K from kids’ fund sentenced to up to 5 years Click For More

A former Upper East Side PTA treasurer who embezzled $185,000 from a children’s school fund to splurge on lavish trips to the Caribbean was sentenced to 2½ to 5 years in prison for his crimes on Tuesday.

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April 19, 2023 | W42ST

Final Arrest and Indictments of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger Murder Suspects Announced Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department Commissioner Keechant L Sewell today to announce the arrest and indictment of the final suspect in the Julio Ramirez and John Umberger murder cases. The two men were last seen alive in Hell’s Kitchen in spring of last year.

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April 19, 2023 | New York Daily News

Ringleader arrested in Manhattan gay nightclub robbery spree that left several dead from overdoses Click For More

Cops have arrested a fourth suspect wanted for a robbery spree targeting Manhattan gay nightclub patrons that led to a string of overdose deaths, police said Tuesday.

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April 18, 2023

D.A. Bragg: U.E.S. Elementary School PTA Treasurer Sentenced To 2 1/2-5 Years in Prison for Stealing $185,000 from PTA Bank Account Click For More

“Marc Haynes used money stolen from his own child’s elementary school PTA to bankroll luxury vacations, shopping sprees and even to pay court-ordered restitution from a prior conviction,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I’m thankful to the unflagging efforts of the parents of the PS 267 PTA, the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District and this Office’s Financial Frauds Bureau for thoroughly investigating this theft and holding him to account. If you believe your organization or company has been a victim of this type of scheme, call us at 212-335-8900 to report financial frauds.”

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April 18, 2023 | New York Times

Man Arrested in Killings That Terrorized Manhattan Gay Bars Click For More

A man who the Police Department described as a leader of a gang that perpetrated a series of robberies and killings at Manhattan gay bars has been arrested, law enforcement officials said on Tuesday.


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 Office4 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: