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March 26, 2026 | AP

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 | AMNY

83-year-old man dies two weeks after Midtown subway shove; homeless man charged Click For More

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg upgraded the charges against Hernandez to murder in the second degree. The Supreme Court arraignment is now set for 3/30.

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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.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 months 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 Office2 months 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 Office2 months 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: