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April 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Upgraded Charges For Man Who Allegedly Sexually Abused Laundromat Employee Click For More

“This alleged abuse is extremely disturbing and no employee should have to endure this at their place of work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our thorough investigation has led to upgraded charges against this defendant, as he is now charged with two serious felonies, demonstrating how abhorrent the allegations are and how seriously we are taking this matter.”

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April 30, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Man For Assault At Subway Station In Chelsea Click For More

“Our transit system is the heart of our city, and safety underground is paramount. While transit crime continues to trend downward in Manhattan, there is still more work to be done. We will utilize all the tools at our disposal to keep straphangers and transit workers safe, and I wish the victim a speedy recovery,” said District Attorney Bragg.    

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April 29, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Pleas In Sex Trafficking Operation Click For More

“Jonathan Ruiz ran a violent sex trafficking operation that spanned from Massachusetts to Delaware,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Even while incarcerated, he continued to harm a trafficking survivor by hiding her from law enforcement and continuing to use her to make a profit. We want survivors to know that this is a safe place to seek help. Please call us at 212-335-3400.”  

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April 28, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Amir Thompson For Random Stabbing, Menacing Police Officers Click For More

“We bring charges when alleged stranger assaults occur,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This defendant is also facing charges for threatening a police officer with a knife, and I want to be clear that we have no tolerance for anyone who threatens members of the NYPD or put them in harm’s way.”

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April 25, 2025 | New York Post

Sadistic fiend who tortured helpless 10-year-old to death in NYC house of horrors sentenced for murder Click For More

A sadistic fiend who bludgeoned his girlfriend’s helpless 10-year-old son to death in Harlem could spend his remaining years behind bars.

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April 25, 2025 | New York Times

Man Convicted of Fatally Torturing Child May Spend Life in Prison Click For More

The 10-year-old boy was made to hold weights above his head. He was whipped and struck with fists and objects for hours. His beatings were so brutal that his organs were detached and floating in his abdominal cavity.


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We are leveraging every tool at our disposal to tackle ghost guns and ultimately prevent gun violence. Watch here for more.
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
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.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
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: