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December 18, 2025

D.A. Bragg: Brandon Kiehm Indicted In $272K Romance Scam From Woman He Met On Bumble Click For More

“A woman thought she was buying a home with her boyfriend, when, allegedly, he stole approximately $272,000 of her hard-earned money. We allege that Brandon Kiehm crafted a relationship on a web of lies, preying on his girlfriend’s trust again and again,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Romance scams are all too common, and our office is here to prosecute egregious conduct like this. This is an ongoing investigation – please call us at 212-335-8900 if you may be a victim.”

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December 17, 2025 | Patch

Man Pleads Guilty To Setting 6-Alarm Fire That Injured 3 In Manhattan, Prosecutors Say Click For More

HARLEM, NY — A Manhattan man has pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a fire that tore through a Hamilton Heights apartment building, injuring three firefighters and leaving more than 35 families without homes, prosecutors said.

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December 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing In Child Sex Trafficking Trial Conviction Click For More

“Walter Melvin was convicted by a Manhattan jury of trafficking a 15-year-old girl and attempting to traffick a 16-year-old girl and will now serve a significant prison sentence for his crimes against these children,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Even after he was arrested, Melvin continued to harass and bribe these young survivors in an effort to evade responsibility for his horrific actions. I thank the jury for its careful consideration of the evidence in this case, and my office’s prosecutors for ensuring accountability for those who profit off of the abuse of children.”

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December 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Series Of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Attack On Officer Click For More

“As alleged, Clive Porter carried out a spree of unprovoked, anti-Asian attacks on unsuspecting strangers – most within the span of mere minutes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We further allege he purposefully targeted these individuals and was motivated by racial bias. Every New Yorker deserves to live free of fear, and we will vigorously confront crimes driven by prejudice and hatred. I urge anyone who has been a victim or witness to a hate crime or bias incident to report it safely to our Hate Crimes Unit Hotline at 212-335-3100.”

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December 17, 2025 | New York Post

Fitness trainer scammed would-be NYC renters out of $100K, bilked workout customers before fleeing to Connecticut: DA Click For More

A fitness trainer bilked a slew of would-be Big Apple renters out of more than $100,000 total — and fleeced nearly a dozen workout customers before fleeing to Connecticut, Manhattan prosecutors claimed.

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December 16, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Man Who Intentionally Started Fire That Devastated Hamilton Heights Apartment Building Click For More

“Jelani Parker intentionally started a 6-alarm-blaze that injured three of the heroic firefighters who responded to the scene and left 35 families without homes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Fire poses a major hazard to our densely populated city and this act of arson not only threatened Parker’s neighbors, but those in the surrounding area.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office23 hours ago
Watch here to learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade to 20 years in state prison for pushing a woman into a train at the Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street station, leaving her paralyzed from the shoulders down.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
“While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice as the victim continues her recovery and works to rebuild her life.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Kamal Semrade for a subway shoving:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
📻 Tune in to WNYC at 10:40am for a wide-ranging conversation with D.A. Bragg and Brian Lehrer: