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Manhattan D.A.’S Office Releases Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming/Nonbinary Working Group Report
“I would like to thank the members of the TGNCNB Working Group who collaborated for months to analyze our Office’s practices and suggest strategies to improve how we serve trans and gender-diverse survivors, witnesses, and community members,” said D.A. Bragg.
Man arrested in Tennessee for 2020 fatal hit-and-run crash in E. Harlem
A 34-year-old man who has been on the run for two years for a fatal hit-and-run crash was arrested in Tennessee, authorities said Thursday.
TGNCNB Working Group Report & Recommendations
The Office commissioned a report by the Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming/Nonbinary (“TGNCNB”) Working Group with recommendations for the Office – and prosecutors across the country – to better serve trans and gender-diverse survivors, witnesses, community-based advocates, and employees. In December 2021, the Office hired Trans Equity Consulting, led by Principal Consultant and Founder Cecilia Gentili, to guide the Working Group, which included members of the NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (“AVP”), New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, the Hetrick Martin Institute (“HMI”), and the New York City Commission on Human Rights, as well as representatives from the D.A.’s Office. The report represents both the culmination of the Working Group’s efforts, and the official start of the Office’s work to implement the Working Group’s recommendations.
D.A. Bragg Announces Manslaughter Charges in Fatal Hit And Run
“Despite causing a horrific car crash that led to the death of one individual, Jason Clotter allegedly immediately fled New York to avoid prosecution. Today’s indictment makes clear that we treat any deaths that result from reckless driving just as seriously as any other form of violence,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment of Two Who Stole Identities in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Scheme
“Unemployment programs are for New Yorkers who need urgent financial support, and this was especially true when pandemic unemployment assistance was available. As alleged, not only did these individuals steal the identities of 27 unwitting victims, but they also then took advantage of the system meant to help New Yorkers in need,” said District Attorney Bragg.
NYC college student Jared Eng gets 22 years in prison for murdering his mother and dumping her body in N.J.
A Manhattan college student who murdered his mother and dumped her body in the trash to get his hands on her money, will spend 22 years in prison for the crime.
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