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D.A. Bragg: Alon Riabichev Indicted For Murdering 80-Year-Old Washington Heights Neighbor
“As alleged, Alon Riabichev brutally murdered Lev Vayner, an 80-year-old neighbor who opened his home to Mr. Riabichev when he didn’t have secure housing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Mr. Riabichev allegedly took advantage of his hospitality in the most brutal way and repeatedly, fatally stabbed him. This ruthless murder is beyond devastating, and my thoughts are with Mr. Vayner’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his painful loss.”
D.A. Bragg: Woman Indicted For Stabbing Tourist Inside Macy’s Bathroom In Holiday Season Attack
“The thousands of families that visit Manhattan during the holiday season deserve to be safe while shopping and celebrating with their loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Kerri Aherne carried out a horrific and unprovoked stabbing of a mother who was simply caring for her 10-month-old baby. This tourist was attacked inside one of the city’s largest and most frequented department stores, posing public safety implications for employees, visitors, and New Yorkers alike. I wish the victim a swift recovery.”
Driver Pleads Guilty In Fatal East Side Crash, Prosecutors Say
A 53-year-old man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday, more than a year after taking a high-speed driving spree through Upper East Side and East Harlem streets, which killed one pedestrian and injured another, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea For Fatal Car Crash In East Harlem
“This was a horrific instance of vehicular violence, and my thoughts continue to be with Mr. Reid’s loved ones. This type of reckless driving– swerving in and out of traffic lines at high speeds – can have deadly consequences. As today’s guilty plea demonstrates, we will hold drivers accountable when they endanger public safety and harm New Yorkers.”
Bragg Indicts Man for Horrific Times Square Fire Attack
The suspect fled to Egypt eight months ago but has been apprehended.
Law to Give Some “Mentally Unfit” Crime Suspects Long-term Psych Care
The SUPPORT Act, spurred in large part by the 2022 killing of Michelle Go, demands that hospitals create outpatient-care plans for misdemeanor suspects who are found mentally unfit to stand trial.
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