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June 17, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence Of Donta King Jr. For U.W.S. Murder Click For More

“Donta King, Jr., will serve a significant prison sentence for tragically taking the life of Ronald Thomas – a father and brother,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This vile act of gun violence against a defenseless man continues to devastate Mr. Thomas’ family and loved ones, who are still struggling to make sense of this horrifying and deadly attack. Combatting gun violence remains the top priority for my office as we work with our law enforcement partners to rid our streets of dangerous weapons and make Manhattan’s communities safer.”

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June 17, 2025 | ABA Journal

New York man pleads guilty to posing as lawyer, stealing over $290K from more than 100 clients Click For More

A New York man who posed as a lawyer has admitted to stealing more than $290,000 from more than 100 clients who came to him for legal services.

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June 16, 2025 | LAW360

Fake NY Lawyer Admits To Stealing Over $290K From Clients Click For More

A New York man admitted Monday that he posed as a lawyer to steal over $290,000 from people who thought he was doing class action, discrimination and other legal work, copping to larceny and fraud charges in state court.

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June 16, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Fake Attorney For Stealing Over $290k From More Than 100 Clients Click For More

“Sean Mescall went to extreme lengths to steal from over one hundred New Yorkers, falsely posing as an attorney providing legal assistance, while he was actually exploiting them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who defraud Manhattanites seeking help will be held accountable. If you are a victim of financial crime, or know about a financial crime that requires investigation, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.” 

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June 12, 2025 | Variety

Harvey Weinstein’s New York Case Isn’t Over Yet Click For More

The majority-female jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the count of third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann. The jury had previously delivered its verdict on the two other charges against Weinstein: he was convicted Wednesday of committing a criminal sexual act against Miriam Haley but acquitted of sexually assaulting Kaja Sokola.

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June 12, 2025 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Harvey Weinstein NYC trial judge calls mistrial in accuser Jessica Mann’s rape case Click For More

After an eight-week trial in Manhattan Supreme Court, jurors found Weinstein, 73, guilty of criminal sex act against former TV production assistant Miriam Haley, but acquitted him of the same charge against a second accuser, Polish model Kaja Sokola.


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Our office is committed to securing accountability and justice for survivors of sexual assault and rape, while centering their wellbeing. Watch here to learn more about our work standing up for survivors.
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ICYMI: "This act of arson not only threatened Parker’s neighbors, but those in the surrounding area.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the guilty plea of a man for intentionally starting a fire inside a Hamilton Heights apartment building that destroyed the property: