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July 9, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Homicide Charges In Wrong-Way Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Uber Passenger On West Side Highway Click For More

“Robert Koch allegedly crashed into an Uber as he was driving in the wrong direction on the West Side Highway, tragically cutting short the life of the passenger, Ada Rivero,” said District Attorney Bragg. “To anyone who is even considering getting behind the wheel while under the influence, don’t – you will be prosecuted. Driving while intoxicated is not just risky, it is all-too-often deadly. My thoughts are with Ms. Rivero’s loved ones who are mourning her devastating loss.”

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July 8, 2026 | July 8, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Fifty-Nine Antiquities To The People Of Italy, Iraq, And Indonesia Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the return of 59 antiquities totaling more than $600,000 to the people of Italy, Iraq, and Indonesia in three separate ceremonies.

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July 8, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Ronnie Perry For Pushing Man Onto Tracks At Lower Manhattan Station Click For More

“Pushing a commuter onto the subway tracks is an extraordinarily dangerous and reckless act that directly puts that person in harm’s way,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As a jury found, Ronnie Perry committed a horrific and unprovoked attack that caused significant harm to the victim, and I am thankful to the fellow New Yorkers who acted quickly to return him to safety. Since I took office in 2022, transit crime has declined 12% year-to-date in Manhattan, and my office remains committed to prosecuting violence to keep our public transportation system safe.”

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July 7, 2026 | AMNY

CUNY and charter school workers indicted in separate schemes totaling nearly $1M in fraud against NYS Click For More

Three people were indicted in two separate cases for allegedly defrauding NYS of nearly $1 million through schemes involving education-related funds, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the state Comptroller’s office said on Tuesday.

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July 7, 2026 | New York Post

John Jay College of Criminal Justice bookkeeper swiped $700K from students: authorities Click For More

Cadelie Neat, 60, an accounts-payable manager at the anti-crime-focused Manhattan public institution, sent herself more than 260 fraudulent checks purportedly made out to current and former enrollees in a stipend program, plus some fictional “students” she invented, court papers claim.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
NEW: Today we announced the sentencing of Michel Patrick DeSalles to 20 years-to-life in state prison for choking his employer to death with zip ties. Learn more here:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
It’s a beautiful day for #NationalNightOut! Members of our office will be volunteering at locations across Manhattan to deepen the community ties that make our neighborhoods safer. Stop by your local precinct and join us later today:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
Earlier this week we hosted a resource fair for homeowners with New York State Attorney General, Senator Cordell Cleare, Councilmember Yusef Salaam, and Assemblymember Jordan Wright to share information about deed theft and foreclosure prevention!