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March 17, 2025 | GOTHAMIST

DAs in NYC train retailers on bail reform workaround that can land shoplifters in jail Click For More

District attorneys across New York City are trying to tighten the screws on shoplifters by training retailers on methods to ban repeat offenders — and threaten serious prison sentences if they attempt to shoplift again.

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March 16, 2025 | CHELSEA NEWS

Flatiron Super Sentenced to 22 Years Prison for Rape of Woman Click For More

The heinous crimes of Jose Espinoza, the Flatiron District building convicted of the rape and labor trafficking of a migrant cleaning woman this past January have earned the 63-year-old monster 22 years in prison.

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March 16, 2025 | DOCUMENTED NY

Hate Crimes Against Migrants Surge in Manhattan Last Year, Even as Overall Numbers Fall Click For More

While serving as the Chief of Hate Crimes unit in the Manhattan DA’s office, Hannah Yu was given a hate crime case in which the victim was struck with an object. The perpetrator had shouted, “Go back to your country!” Soon after, her office received another case.

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March 16, 2025 | COMPLEX

YM Bape, Who Went Viral Bullying Supreme Fans, Sentenced in Murder Plot Click For More

Anthony Lopez, better known as YM Bape, was sentenced to 28 years to life for his role in a murder-for-hire conspiracy in New York City criminal court on Thursday. The sentencing came after a jury convicted Lopez, 34, of murder, conspiracy, criminal solicitation, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon on Dec. 13, 2024.

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March 16, 2025 | CITY & STATE

Advocates for domestic violence survivors back Hochul’s proposed discovery changes Click For More

Over a dozen women’s and victims’ rights groups are calling on state lawmakers in a new letter to approve changes to New York’s discovery laws proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul as part of her executive budget. The fight over the tweaks are sure to dominate this year’s budget negotiations, as both legislative chambers removed them from their rebuttals to Hochul and criminal justice advocates are waging a campaign against them.

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March 14, 2025 | AUDACY

Man gets 28.5 years in murder-for-hire conspiracy of rival on LES that led to shooting of bystander Click For More

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A man was sentenced to 28 ½ years-to-life in state prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit a retaliatory murder which resulted in the 2019 fatal shooting of an innocent bystander on the Lower East Side, prosecutors announced Friday.


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New Yorkers of all backgrounds deserve to feel safe in Manhattan, and in addition to raising awareness and working with communities, we regularly prosecute crimes driven by hate. Watch here!
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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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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.
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