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July 25, 2022

D.A. Bragg Moves to Vacate Steven Lopez’s Conviction in Central Park Jogger Case Click For More

D.A. Bragg moved to vacate the guilty plea and dismiss the indictment against Steven Lopez, one of the teenagers charged in the 1989 Central Park jogger case. A conviction based on an unconstitutional plea cannot stand.

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July 20, 2022

D.A. Bragg Returns 142 Antiquities Valued at Nearly $14 Million to the People of Italy Click For More

“Though the pieces being repatriated today have a written price tag of millions of dollars, the historical, artistic, and cultural values attached to each of the relics are immeasurable and priceless. These artifacts deserve a place in their homeland, where the people of Italy can jointly appreciate the marvels of their country’s past,” said District Attorney Bragg

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July 18, 2022

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment in Stabbing of 80-Year-Old Leonilda Nuez Balbuena Click For More

“Leonilda Nuez Balbuena’s life ended in a shocking and brutal crime. No family should ever have to experience the pain caused by this type of tragedy, and we are committed to ensuring accountability,” said District Attorney Bragg.

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July 15, 2022

Manhattan D.A. News: July 2022 Click For More

Protecting young survivors, uniting for public safety, and more

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July 15, 2022 | Vulture

Stolen Hotel California Lyrics May Finally Return to Eagles’ Don Henley Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of three people, including a curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for a conspiracy involving the possession of Henley’s stolen handwritten notes and lyrics for Hotel California.

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July 14, 2022 | CNN

Florida woman indicted on hate crime charges after pepper spraying Asian women in NYC Click For More

Madeline Barker, 47, was indicted on eight counts of assault in the third degree as a hate crime and four counts of aggravated harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor hate crime, a news release from District Attorney Alvin Bragg's Office said.


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