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March 30, 2026 | New York Times

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Subway Shoving of 83-Year-Old Veteran Click For More

Just before noon on a Sunday in early March, a 30-year-old man was standing on a subway platform on the Upper East Side when he was pushed from behind.

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March 30, 2026 | NBC New York

NYC man indicted for murder in subway shove that killed 83-year-old: Manhattan DA Click For More

The man accused of pushing an 83-year-old man onto subway tracks, ultimately causing his death a week later, has been charged with murder in connection to the case, Manhattan District Attorney D.A. Bragg announced Monday.

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March 30, 2026 | Gothamist

Man pleads not guilty to murder, assault charges in NYC subway killing of 83-year-old Click For More

A judge on Monday ordered a man held on murder and other charges for allegedly shoving an 83-year-old man onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side and killing him.

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March 30, 2026 | NYDN

Suspect accused of killing veteran in subway shoving incident held with no bail on murder charge Click For More

The suspect accused of killing an elderly Air Force veteran and wounding another man in a harrowing subway shoving incident pleaded not guilty to murder Monday, as the deceased victim’s tearful granddaughter described her grief as “immeasurable.”

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March 30, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Murder Indictment In Upper East Side Subway Shovings Click For More

“Two New Yorkers were waiting for the subway on a Sunday morning when they were shoved into the tracks, allegedly by Bairon Hernandez. He used such force that he killed Richard Williams, an 83-year-old veteran,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope the survivor continues to heal from this abhorrent assault, and my thoughts are with the loved ones of Mr. Williams who are mourning his tragic loss. Those who use violence in our bustling transit system will be prosecuted.”

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March 30, 2026

Manhattan D.A., Dept. Of Investigation, Announce Bribery Indictment Of Dept. Of Buildings Supervisor Click For More

“As alleged, Jake Udeh used his supervisory role at the Department of Buildings to help his co-conspirators leapfrog those abiding by the rules for as little as $500 a project,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Over the course of the alleged conspiracy, those cash bribes combined with international travel costs totaled more than $75,000. DOB plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of the more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in New York City. Together with our partners at the Department of Investigation, we root out fraud that undermines this mission and rewards bad actors.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 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 Office6 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 Office6 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: