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March 26, 2026 | Fox 5

Elderly man dies weeks after being pushed onto NYC subway tracks; case now a homicide Click For More

Bairon Hernandez, of Brooklyn, was previously arraigned on charges including assault and attempted assault. His case is ongoing in Manhattan criminal court.

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March 26, 2026 | Gothamist

83-year-old man dies from injuries in NYC subway attack, defendant faces murder charge Click For More

The Manhattan district attorney's office said it is now charging Hernandez with murder for Williams’ death and several counts of assault for the incident. Police said he lives in Sunset Park.

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March 26, 2026 | AP News

Elderly man shoved onto subway tracks dies, prompting murder charge for alleged assailant Click For More

The 34-year-old Brooklyn resident was initially charged with attempted murder, assault and other charges, but in light of Williams’ death, those charges have been upgraded to murder, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said.

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March 26, 2026 | New York Post

83-year-old veteran randomly shoved onto NYC subway tracks dies from injuries, illegal migrant charged with murder Click For More

His alleged attacker, Honduran national Bairon Hernandez, 34, was arrested March 10 at a homeless shelter — and his charges have been upgraded to second-degree murder following Williams’ death, court records show.

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March 25, 2026 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Elderly vet shoved onto subway tracks has died from injuries, alleged attacker charged with murder Click For More

An elderly Air Force veteran who was shoved onto the tracks at a Manhattan subway station in a random attack has died of his injuries, and the alleged killer now faces murder charges.

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March 25, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence For Serial Subway Sex Abuse Click For More

“Not only did Cecil McKenzie return to the subway after being banned for prior sexual abuse, he did so to commit the same crime,” said District Attorney Bragg. “A jury found he has repeatedly harmed women on the subway, and he will now serve a significant prison sentence. I thank my office’s prosecutors for ensuring accountability in this case.”


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: