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October 8, 2026 | West Side Rag

Owner of Former UWS Barbecue Restaurant Indicted for Wage Theft: Manhattan DA Click For More

The owner of a former barbecue restaurant on the Upper West Side has been indicted for wage theft, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Thursday.

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October 8, 2026 | Patch

Au Jus Owner Indicted In Alleged $8K Wage Theft From Workers Click For More

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The owner of a popular small restaurant chain stands accused of withholding more than $8,000 from five of his employees, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in an indictment on Thursday.

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October 8, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Tiliek Thompson For Murdering Lovay Williams Click For More

“This brutal alleged act of domestic violence devastated Lovay Williams’ family members and forever changed the life of her 7-year-old daughter,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Ms. Williams’ death is an utterly tragic reminder of the work we still need to do to combat intimate-partner and domestic violence. I want to assure survivors and their loved ones that we are deeply committed to addressing these crimes, and that we have the resources to help you. If you or someone you know is a survivor,  please call our Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-4308.”

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October 8, 2026

D.A. Bragg: Owner Of Au Jus Restaurant Indicted For Wage Theft Click For More

“As alleged, Patrick Griffin, owner of the popular Au Jus restaurant, took advantage of his workers and stole their hard-earned wages while they provided physically demanding labor. Griffin was allegedly vacationing in Europe while his employees were begging him for their money that they earned and need to support their families,” said District Attorney Bragg. “An honest day’s work deserves an honest day’s pay, and we will prosecute bad bosses who deprive their workers of wages. This investigation is ongoing – if your wages were stolen, please call or message our helpline at (646) 712-0298, regardless of your immigration status.”

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October 7, 2026

Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of Juan Valoy Click For More

“Juan Valoy has been sentenced to a state prison term for scamming and exploiting New Yorkers looking for housing. Those who take advantage of Manhattanites looking for stable housing during New York’s housing crisis will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of a rental scam, please call our Housing & Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300, or email danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov, regardless of your immigration status.”

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October 6, 2026

D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Triple-Murder Fentanyl Drugging And Robbery Pattern Click For More

“Tabitha Bundrick’s absolutely callous conduct has left three devastated families,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today in court, we heard powerful statements from the loved ones of the defendants victims, who are still mourning in anguish. I hope this prison sentence will allow for some measure of healing.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 month 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: