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April 20, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 17 Rare Books To The Family Of John Hay Whitney Click For More

“Manhattan is the cultural capital of the world, home to museums, galleries, and dealers displaying incredible artworks and antiquities. Yet the integrity of this marketplace is undermined when stolen items are on display. We will not allow our borough to be a center for trafficked art and antiquities, and I thank our team of prosecutors and investigators for their work on this case,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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April 20, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Unprovoked Subway Stabbing At Union Square Station Click For More

“New Yorkers were commuting to work on the subway when Christopher Betancourt stabbed a 45-year-old man without provocation at Union Square, after exiting an L train,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying transit attack. Individuals who harm New Yorkers in our transit system will be held accountable.”

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April 19, 2026

D.A. Bragg, D.A. Clark, D.A. Gonzalez, A.G. James And Downstate Coalition For Crime Victims Host 41st Annual Vigil Click For More

“For 41 years, this vigil has given survivors and families who have lost loved ones a space to share and honor their stories. I’m deeply grateful to the advocates who continue to lead this work, and I am proud to help carry forward the legacy of Susan Xenarios and her decades of impact on the nation’s crime victim movement,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We understand that anyone can be a victim of crime, and no two victims are the same. That is why my office remains committed to centering the needs of every survivor by providing resources, individualized support, and working alongside our communities to promote healing and strengthen public safety together.”

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April 17, 2026 | Pix11

Man, 22, accused of ‘horrific sexual violence’ against 70-year-old woman: DA Click For More

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 22-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing a 70-year-old woman as she was mopping the hallway in her Manhattan building.

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April 17, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea In Grand Central Attacks Click For More

“Millions of New Yorkers and tourists use our bustling subway system every day, and they deserve to feel safe while doing so. Jason Sargeant is facing time in state prison for his unprovoked attack in Grand Central Station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to drive down transit crime.”

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April 15, 2026 | New York Post

101-year-old tenant rips Manhattan super who conned him out of $350K: ‘She betrayed me’ Click For More

A 101-year-old tenant who was conned out of $350,000 by his Manhattan super said he felt “betrayed” by the person he once trusted — as the convicted con artist learned her fate at sentencing Wednesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days 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 Office5 days 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 Office5 days 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: