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D.A. Bragg Announces 20-Year Prison Sentence In May 2000 Cold Case Rape
“After 25 years of evading accountability, Jancys Santiago was sentenced to a substantial prison term for raping a woman in her own home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Dogged investigators and my Office’s prosecutors ensured that this cold case was closed, and Santiago was convicted at trial. I thank the survivor for testifying about this horrific crime after so many years, and for her words at today’s sentencing.”
D.A. Bragg: “OY” Members Charged In Murder Conspiracy For Homicide, Shootings & Courthouse Slashing
“As alleged, the defendants worked together to brazenly and indiscriminately commit a wide range of violence, including several shootings, a homicide and a vicious slashing, that harmed both rivals and innocent bystanders in Manhattan,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This violence was needless and resulted in the death of a young man who should be alive today. The defendants allegedly engaged in criminal conduct for months across the Harlem and Upper Manhattan communities. Combatting gun violence remains my top priority. We are committed to a holistic approach and productive solutions that have meaningful impacts on public safety. My thoughts remain with Mr. Clements’ family and loved ones for their devastating loss.”
15 charged in alleged sex trafficking ring that lured Venezuelan women into debt, DA says
Fifteen people were indicted in connection with an alleged sex trafficking ring that coerced women into prostitution by paying for their travel from Venezuela to the United States and then forced them to work off the so-called debt, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday.
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 43 Antiquities To The People Of Türkiye
“The looting into ancient sites like Bubon were extensive, and I am pleased that our investigation has yielded such significant results. I thank the work of our prosecutors and analysts for their dedication to uncovering these trafficking networks that target ancient sites rich with cultural heritage,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of 15-Person Sex Trafficking Ring
“Monetary control, including predatory cycles of debt, is a common element of coercion used by sex traffickers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, this wide-ranging operation recruited women who were seeking to come to the United States from Venezuela and demanded repayment through prostitution. Many of the women were trafficked when the ringleaders allegedly used coercion, including threats of violence, to force them to continue. Together with our partners in the NYPD/HSI Task Force, we are putting a stop to this predatory cycle and horrific abuse.”
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg explains new efforts to curb ghost guns
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg says "there's an attraction" to ghost guns, and he's seen a significant uptick in recent years. He explains to CBS News' Anna Schecter how he's working to create barriers to prevent them.
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