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Owner of Former UWS Barbecue Restaurant Indicted for Wage Theft: Manhattan DA 
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.
Au Jus Owner Indicted In Alleged $8K Wage Theft From Workers 
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.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Tiliek Thompson For Murdering Lovay Williams 
“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.”
D.A. Bragg: Owner Of Au Jus Restaurant Indicted For Wage Theft 
“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.”
Statement from D.A. Bragg on the Sentencing of Juan Valoy 
“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.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentence In Triple-Murder Fentanyl Drugging And Robbery Pattern 
“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.”

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